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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.22, 45,759.33 and 18,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.22, 45,759.33 and 18,622.58 is: 25,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.22 : 45,759.33 = 18,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.22/45,759.33 = 18,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.22x = 45,759.33 × 18,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.22x = 852,156,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,156,554.87/33,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.49

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