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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,275.76, 45,919.34 and 18,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,275.76, 45,919.34 and 18,168.14 is: 25,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,275.76 : 45,919.34 = 18,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,275.76/45,919.34 = 18,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,275.76x = 45,919.34 × 18,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,275.76x = 834,268,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,268,997.83/33,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.37

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