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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,179.94, 45,788.32 and 18,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,179.94, 45,788.32 and 18,275.94 is: 25,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,179.94 : 45,788.32 = 18,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,179.94/45,788.32 = 18,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,179.94x = 45,788.32 × 18,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,179.94x = 836,824,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,824,589.02/33,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.80

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