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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.89, 45,927.66 and 18,174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.89, 45,927.66 and 18,174.53 is: 25,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.89 : 45,927.66 = 18,174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.89/45,927.66 = 18,174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.89x = 45,927.66 × 18,174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.89x = 834,713,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,713,456.90/33,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.11

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