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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,171.50, 45,776.67 and 18,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,171.50, 45,776.67 and 18,267.50 is: 25,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,171.50 : 45,776.67 = 18,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,171.50/45,776.67 = 18,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,171.50x = 45,776.67 × 18,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,171.50x = 836,225,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,225,319.23/33,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,209.15

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