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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,176.72, 45,782.95 and 18,069.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,176.72, 45,782.95 and 18,069.05 is: 24,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,176.72 : 45,782.95 = 18,069.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,176.72/45,782.95 = 18,069.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,176.72x = 45,782.95 × 18,069.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,176.72x = 827,254,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,254,093.44/33,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.78

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