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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,278.74, 45,924.88 and 18,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,278.74, 45,924.88 and 18,171.50 is: 25,076.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,278.74 : 45,924.88 = 18,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,278.74/45,924.88 = 18,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,278.74x = 45,924.88 × 18,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,278.74x = 834,523,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,523,866.06/33,278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.79

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