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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.25, 45,621.77 and 18,155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.25, 45,621.77 and 18,155.25 is: 25,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.25 : 45,621.77 = 18,155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.25/45,621.77 = 18,155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.25x = 45,621.77 × 18,155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.25x = 828,274,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,274,549.02/33,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.25

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