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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,283.94, 45,931.92 and 18,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,283.94, 45,931.92 and 18,176.72 is: 25,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,283.94 : 45,931.92 = 18,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,283.94/45,931.92 = 18,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,283.94x = 45,931.92 × 18,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,283.94x = 834,891,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,891,648.90/33,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.92

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