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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,186.74, 45,797.30 and 18,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,186.74, 45,797.30 and 18,079.38 is: 24,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,186.74 : 45,797.30 = 18,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,186.74/45,797.30 = 18,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,186.74x = 45,797.30 × 18,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,186.74x = 827,986,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,986,789.67/33,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.33

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