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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,179.63, 45,787.88 and 18,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,179.63, 45,787.88 and 18,275.63 is: 25,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,179.63 : 45,787.88 = 18,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,179.63/45,787.88 = 18,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,179.63x = 45,787.88 × 18,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,179.63x = 836,802,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,802,170.11/33,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.36

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