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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,278.99, 45,924.83 and 18,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,278.99, 45,924.83 and 18,171.67 is: 25,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,278.99 : 45,924.83 = 18,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,278.99/45,924.83 = 18,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,278.99x = 45,924.83 × 18,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,278.99x = 834,530,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,530,734.15/33,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.80

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