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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.23, 45,916.71 and 18,165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.23, 45,916.71 and 18,165.84 is: 25,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.23 : 45,916.71 = 18,165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.23/45,916.71 = 18,165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.23x = 45,916.71 × 18,165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.23x = 834,115,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,115,830.94/33,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.68

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