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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.50, 45,628 and 18,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.50, 45,628 and 18,159.50 is: 25,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.50 : 45,628 = 18,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.50/45,628 = 18,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.50x = 45,628 × 18,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.50x = 828,581,666
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,581,666/33,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.31

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