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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.17, 45,915.66 and 18,164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.17, 45,915.66 and 18,164.83 is: 25,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.17 : 45,915.66 = 18,164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.17/45,915.66 = 18,164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.17x = 45,915.66 × 18,164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.17x = 834,050,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,050,258.68/33,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.51

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