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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,176.83, 45,782.17 and 18,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,176.83, 45,782.17 and 18,832.86 is: 25,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,176.83 : 45,782.17 = 18,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,176.83/45,782.17 = 18,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,176.83x = 45,782.17 × 18,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,176.83x = 862,209,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,209,198.11/33,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.29

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