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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,183.14, 45,792.72 and 18,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,183.14, 45,792.72 and 18,279.14 is: 25,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,183.14 : 45,792.72 = 18,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,183.14/45,792.72 = 18,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,183.14x = 45,792.72 × 18,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,183.14x = 837,051,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,051,539.86/33,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.21

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