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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,275.97, 45,919.53 and 18,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,275.97, 45,919.53 and 18,169.27 is: 25,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,275.97 : 45,919.53 = 18,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,275.97/45,919.53 = 18,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,275.97x = 45,919.53 × 18,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,275.97x = 834,324,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,324,338.84/33,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,072.88

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