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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,182.94, 45,792.46 and 18,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,182.94, 45,792.46 and 18,278.94 is: 25,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,182.94 : 45,792.46 = 18,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,182.94/45,792.46 = 18,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,182.94x = 45,792.46 × 18,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,182.94x = 837,037,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,037,628.79/33,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.94

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