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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,280.57, 45,927.27 and 18,173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,280.57, 45,927.27 and 18,173.35 is: 25,079.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,280.57 : 45,927.27 = 18,173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,280.57/45,927.27 = 18,173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,280.57x = 45,927.27 × 18,173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,280.57x = 834,652,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,652,352.25/33,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.27

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