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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,280.58, 45,927.19 and 18,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,280.58, 45,927.19 and 18,173.30 is: 25,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,280.58 : 45,927.19 = 18,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,280.58/45,927.19 = 18,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,280.58x = 45,927.19 × 18,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,280.58x = 834,648,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,648,511.16/33,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.15

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