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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,176.49, 45,782.87 and 18,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,176.49, 45,782.87 and 18,069.42 is: 24,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,176.49 : 45,782.87 = 18,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,176.49/45,782.87 = 18,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,176.49x = 45,782.87 × 18,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,176.49x = 827,269,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,269,816.49/33,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.42

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