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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,178.25, 45,785.99 and 18,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,178.25, 45,785.99 and 18,274.25 is: 25,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,178.25 : 45,785.99 = 18,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,178.25/45,785.99 = 18,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,178.25x = 45,785.99 × 18,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,178.25x = 836,704,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,704,627.76/33,178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,218.47

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