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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.55, 45,922.79 and 18,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.55, 45,922.79 and 18,170.20 is: 25,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.55 : 45,922.79 = 18,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.55/45,922.79 = 18,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.55x = 45,922.79 × 18,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.55x = 834,426,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,426,073.20/33,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.75

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