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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,171.86, 45,776.48 and 18,064.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,171.86, 45,776.48 and 18,064.79 is: 24,929.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,171.86 : 45,776.48 = 18,064.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,171.86/45,776.48 = 18,064.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,171.86x = 45,776.48 × 18,064.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,171.86x = 826,942,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,942,314.42/33,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.03

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