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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.16, 45,756.36 and 18,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.16, 45,756.36 and 18,254.16 is: 25,189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.16 : 45,756.36 = 18,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.16/45,756.36 = 18,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.16x = 45,756.36 × 18,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.16x = 835,243,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,243,916.46/33,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,189.69

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