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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,173.80, 45,779.86 and 18,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,173.80, 45,779.86 and 18,269.80 is: 25,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,173.80 : 45,779.86 = 18,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,173.80/45,779.86 = 18,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,173.80x = 45,779.86 × 18,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,173.80x = 836,388,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,388,886.23/33,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.33

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