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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.58, 45,766.82 and 18,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.58, 45,766.82 and 18,057.20 is: 24,918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.58 : 45,766.82 = 18,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.58/45,766.82 = 18,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.58x = 45,766.82 × 18,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.58x = 826,420,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,420,695.85/33,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.78

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