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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,171.98, 45,777.83 and 18,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,171.98, 45,777.83 and 18,065.34 is: 24,930.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,171.98 : 45,777.83 = 18,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,171.98/45,777.83 = 18,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,171.98x = 45,777.83 × 18,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,171.98x = 826,991,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,991,973.09/33,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.44

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