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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.95, 45,929.17 and 18,174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.95, 45,929.17 and 18,174.73 is: 25,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.95 : 45,929.17 = 18,174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.95/45,929.17 = 18,174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.95x = 45,929.17 × 18,174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.95x = 834,749,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,749,988.79/33,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.17

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