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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.69, 45,922.86 and 18,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.69, 45,922.86 and 18,170.30 is: 25,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.69 : 45,922.86 = 18,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.69/45,922.86 = 18,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.69x = 45,922.86 × 18,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.69x = 834,432,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,432,257.87/33,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.83

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