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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,280.70, 45,927.58 and 18,173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,280.70, 45,927.58 and 18,173.46 is: 25,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,280.70 : 45,927.58 = 18,173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,280.70/45,927.58 = 18,173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,280.70x = 45,927.58 × 18,173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,280.70x = 834,663,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,663,250.01/33,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.50

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