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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,171.60, 45,775.32 and 18,063.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,171.60, 45,775.32 and 18,063.87 is: 24,927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,171.60 : 45,775.32 = 18,063.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,171.60/45,775.32 = 18,063.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,171.60x = 45,775.32 × 18,063.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,171.60x = 826,879,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,879,429.69/33,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.33

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