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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.29, 45,775.02 and 18,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.29, 45,775.02 and 18,266.29 is: 25,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.29 : 45,775.02 = 18,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.29/45,775.02 = 18,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.29x = 45,775.02 × 18,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.29x = 836,139,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,139,790.08/33,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.49

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