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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,317.49, 45,977.46 and 18,210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,317.49, 45,977.46 and 18,210.27 is: 25,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,317.49 : 45,977.46 = 18,210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,317.49/45,977.46 = 18,210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,317.49x = 45,977.46 × 18,210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,317.49x = 837,261,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,261,806.02/33,317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.80

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