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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.07, 45,924.22 and 18,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.07, 45,924.22 and 18,171.14 is: 25,077.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.07 : 45,924.22 = 18,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.07/45,924.22 = 18,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.07x = 45,924.22 × 18,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.07x = 834,495,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,495,270.77/33,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,077.19

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