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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.54, 45,917.19 and 18,166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.54, 45,917.19 and 18,166.37 is: 25,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.54 : 45,917.19 = 18,166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.54/45,917.19 = 18,166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.54x = 45,917.19 × 18,166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.54x = 834,148,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,148,433.31/33,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.42

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