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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.84, 45,758.28 and 18,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.84, 45,758.28 and 18,254.16 is: 25,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.84 : 45,758.28 = 18,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.84/45,758.28 = 18,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.84x = 45,758.28 × 18,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.84x = 835,278,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,278,964.44/33,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.99

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