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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.08, 45,921.52 and 18,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.08, 45,921.52 and 18,170.16 is: 25,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.08 : 45,921.52 = 18,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.08/45,921.52 = 18,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.08x = 45,921.52 × 18,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.08x = 834,401,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,401,365.84/33,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.36

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