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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.58, 45,928.66 and 18,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.58, 45,928.66 and 18,174.36 is: 25,080.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.58 : 45,928.66 = 18,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.58/45,928.66 = 18,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.58x = 45,928.66 × 18,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.58x = 834,724,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,724,001.16/33,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.66

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