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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.49, 45,930.33 and 18,175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.49, 45,930.33 and 18,175.56 is: 25,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.49 : 45,930.33 = 18,175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.49/45,930.33 = 18,175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.49x = 45,930.33 × 18,175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.49x = 834,809,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,809,468.73/33,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.30

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