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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,178.84, 45,787.62 and 18,072.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,178.84, 45,787.62 and 18,072.36 is: 24,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,178.84 : 45,787.62 = 18,072.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,178.84/45,787.62 = 18,072.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,178.84x = 45,787.62 × 18,072.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,178.84x = 827,490,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,490,352.18/33,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.30

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