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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,179.76, 45,788.34 and 18,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,179.76, 45,788.34 and 18,072.48 is: 24,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,179.76 : 45,788.34 = 18,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,179.76/45,788.34 = 18,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,179.76x = 45,788.34 × 18,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,179.76x = 827,508,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,508,858.88/33,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.17

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