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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.28, 45,774.96 and 18,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.28, 45,774.96 and 18,266.28 is: 25,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.28 : 45,774.96 = 18,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.28/45,774.96 = 18,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.28x = 45,774.96 × 18,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.28x = 836,138,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,138,236.35/33,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.45

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