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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.18, 45,924.36 and 18,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.18, 45,924.36 and 18,171.24 is: 25,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.18 : 45,924.36 = 18,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.18/45,924.36 = 18,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.18x = 45,924.36 × 18,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.18x = 834,502,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,502,583.98/33,277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,077.33

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