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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,159.28, 45,759.80 and 18,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,159.28, 45,759.80 and 18,255.28 is: 25,192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,159.28 : 45,759.80 = 18,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,159.28/45,759.80 = 18,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,159.28x = 45,759.80 × 18,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,159.28x = 835,357,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,357,961.74/33,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.28

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