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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.82, 45,928.55 and 18,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.82, 45,928.55 and 18,174.44 is: 25,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.82 : 45,928.55 = 18,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.82/45,928.55 = 18,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.82x = 45,928.55 × 18,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.82x = 834,725,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,725,492.06/33,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.52

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