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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,177.25, 45,784.61 and 18,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,177.25, 45,784.61 and 18,273.25 is: 25,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,177.25 : 45,784.61 = 18,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,177.25/45,784.61 = 18,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,177.25x = 45,784.61 × 18,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,177.25x = 836,633,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,633,624.68/33,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,217.09

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