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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,279.27, 45,924.18 and 18,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,279.27, 45,924.18 and 18,171.66 is: 25,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,279.27 : 45,924.18 = 18,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,279.27/45,924.18 = 18,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,279.27x = 45,924.18 × 18,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,279.27x = 834,518,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,518,355.12/33,279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.23

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