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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.28, 45,921.92 and 18,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.28, 45,921.92 and 18,170.24 is: 25,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.28 : 45,921.92 = 18,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.28/45,921.92 = 18,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.28x = 45,921.92 × 18,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.28x = 834,412,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,412,307.66/33,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.53

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