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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,176.63, 45,783.74 and 18,272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,176.63, 45,783.74 and 18,272.63 is: 25,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,176.63 : 45,783.74 = 18,272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,176.63/45,783.74 = 18,272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,176.63x = 45,783.74 × 18,272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,176.63x = 836,589,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,589,157.80/33,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.22

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