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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.64, 45,915.93 and 18,165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.64, 45,915.93 and 18,165.17 is: 25,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.64 : 45,915.93 = 18,165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.64/45,915.93 = 18,165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.64x = 45,915.93 × 18,165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.64x = 834,070,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,070,444.58/33,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.76

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