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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277.94, 45,923.81 and 18,170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277.94, 45,923.81 and 18,170.33 is: 25,075.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277.94 : 45,923.81 = 18,170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277.94/45,923.81 = 18,170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277.94x = 45,923.81 × 18,170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277.94x = 834,450,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,450,564.29/33,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.19

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