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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,278.83, 45,924.86 and 18,171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,278.83, 45,924.86 and 18,171.61 is: 25,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,278.83 : 45,924.86 = 18,171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,278.83/45,924.86 = 18,171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,278.83x = 45,924.86 × 18,171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,278.83x = 834,528,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,528,575.84/33,278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.86

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