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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.44, 45,922.97 and 18,170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.44, 45,922.97 and 18,170.23 is: 25,074.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.44 : 45,922.97 = 18,170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.44/45,922.97 = 18,170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.44x = 45,922.97 × 18,170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.44x = 834,430,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,430,927.18/33,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.97

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