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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.58, 45,928.56 and 18,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.58, 45,928.56 and 18,174.30 is: 25,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.58 : 45,928.56 = 18,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.58/45,928.56 = 18,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.58x = 45,928.56 × 18,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.58x = 834,719,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,719,428.01/33,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.52

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