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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.78, 45,775.36 and 18,063.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.78, 45,775.36 and 18,063.41 is: 24,927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.78 : 45,775.36 = 18,063.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.78/45,775.36 = 18,063.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.78x = 45,775.36 × 18,063.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.78x = 826,858,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,858,889.28/33,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.33

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