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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,279.08, 45,926.99 and 18,173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,279.08, 45,926.99 and 18,173.15 is: 25,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,279.08 : 45,926.99 = 18,173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,279.08/45,926.99 = 18,173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,279.08x = 45,926.99 × 18,173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,279.08x = 834,637,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,637,757.82/33,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.96

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