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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.69, 45,924.15 and 18,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.69, 45,924.15 and 18,171.30 is: 25,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.69 : 45,924.15 = 18,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.69/45,924.15 = 18,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.69x = 45,924.15 × 18,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.69x = 834,501,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,501,506.90/33,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.91

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