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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,182.28, 45,793.62 and 18,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,182.28, 45,793.62 and 18,278.28 is: 25,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,182.28 : 45,793.62 = 18,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,182.28/45,793.62 = 18,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,182.28x = 45,793.62 × 18,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,182.28x = 837,028,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,028,608.57/33,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.17

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