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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.40, 45,761.90 and 18,625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.40, 45,761.90 and 18,625.21 is: 25,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.40 : 45,761.90 = 18,625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.40/45,761.90 = 18,625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.40x = 45,761.90 × 18,625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.40x = 852,324,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,324,789.97/33,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.32

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