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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,171.84, 45,777.93 and 18,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,171.84, 45,777.93 and 18,065.34 is: 24,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,171.84 : 45,777.93 = 18,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,171.84/45,777.93 = 18,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,171.84x = 45,777.93 × 18,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,171.84x = 826,993,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,993,869.95/33,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.60

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