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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.75, 45,915.65 and 18,164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.75, 45,915.65 and 18,164.82 is: 25,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.75 : 45,915.65 = 18,164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.75/45,915.65 = 18,164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.75x = 45,915.65 × 18,164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.75x = 834,049,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,049,426.61/33,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.05

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