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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,271.28, 45,913.68 and 18,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,271.28, 45,913.68 and 18,164.24 is: 25,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,271.28 : 45,913.68 = 18,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,271.28/45,913.68 = 18,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,271.28x = 45,913.68 × 18,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,271.28x = 833,987,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,987,102.80/33,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.28

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