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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,279.07, 45,926.98 and 18,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,279.07, 45,926.98 and 18,173.14 is: 25,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,279.07 : 45,926.98 = 18,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,279.07/45,926.98 = 18,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,279.07x = 45,926.98 × 18,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,279.07x = 834,637,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,637,277.07/33,279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.95

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