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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,182.93, 45,792.45 and 18,278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,182.93, 45,792.45 and 18,278.93 is: 25,224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,182.93 : 45,792.45 = 18,278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,182.93/45,792.45 = 18,278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,182.93x = 45,792.45 × 18,278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,182.93x = 837,036,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,036,988.08/33,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.93

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