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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,284.89, 45,932.91 and 18,177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,284.89, 45,932.91 and 18,177.55 is: 25,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,284.89 : 45,932.91 = 18,177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,284.89/45,932.91 = 18,177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,284.89x = 45,932.91 × 18,177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,284.89x = 834,947,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,947,855.64/33,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.89

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