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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.04, 45,757.62 and 18,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.04, 45,757.62 and 18,254.04 is: 25,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.04 : 45,757.62 = 18,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.04/45,757.62 = 18,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.04x = 45,757.62 × 18,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.04x = 835,261,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,261,425.78/33,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.31

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