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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,275.47, 45,918.84 and 18,168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,275.47, 45,918.84 and 18,168.77 is: 25,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,275.47 : 45,918.84 = 18,168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,275.47/45,918.84 = 18,168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,275.47x = 45,918.84 × 18,168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,275.47x = 834,288,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,288,751.16/33,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,072.18

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