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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,287.54, 45,934.77 and 18,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,287.54, 45,934.77 and 18,177.13 is: 25,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,287.54 : 45,934.77 = 18,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,287.54/45,934.77 = 18,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,287.54x = 45,934.77 × 18,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,287.54x = 834,961,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,961,965.25/33,287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.32

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