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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,280.32, 45,926.93 and 18,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,280.32, 45,926.93 and 18,173.11 is: 25,078.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,280.32 : 45,926.93 = 18,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,280.32/45,926.93 = 18,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,280.32x = 45,926.93 × 18,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,280.32x = 834,635,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,635,150.85/33,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.94

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