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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,283.85, 45,929.98 and 18,173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,283.85, 45,929.98 and 18,173.59 is: 25,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,283.85 : 45,929.98 = 18,173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,283.85/45,929.98 = 18,173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,283.85x = 45,929.98 × 18,173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,283.85x = 834,712,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,712,464.97/33,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.61

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