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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,276.94, 45,921.83 and 18,169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,276.94, 45,921.83 and 18,169.55 is: 25,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,276.94 : 45,921.83 = 18,169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,276.94/45,921.83 = 18,169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,276.94x = 45,921.83 × 18,169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,276.94x = 834,379,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,379,147.44/33,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.79

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