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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,176.89, 45,784.41 and 18,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,176.89, 45,784.41 and 18,069.62 is: 24,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,176.89 : 45,784.41 = 18,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,176.89/45,784.41 = 18,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,176.89x = 45,784.41 × 18,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,176.89x = 827,306,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,306,851.48/33,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.24

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