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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,181.63, 45,790.64 and 18,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,181.63, 45,790.64 and 18,277.63 is: 25,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,181.63 : 45,790.64 = 18,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,181.63/45,790.64 = 18,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,181.63x = 45,790.64 × 18,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,181.63x = 836,944,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,944,375.38/33,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.12

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