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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.57, 45,928.65 and 18,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.57, 45,928.65 and 18,174.35 is: 25,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.57 : 45,928.65 = 18,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.57/45,928.65 = 18,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.57x = 45,928.65 × 18,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.57x = 834,723,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,723,360.13/33,281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.65

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