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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,179.96, 45,787.65 and 18,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,179.96, 45,787.65 and 18,072.89 is: 24,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,179.96 : 45,787.65 = 18,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,179.96/45,787.65 = 18,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,179.96x = 45,787.65 × 18,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,179.96x = 827,514,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,514,932.87/33,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.21

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