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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,165.62, 45,766.24 and 18,825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,165.62, 45,766.24 and 18,825.74 is: 25,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,165.62 : 45,766.24 = 18,825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,165.62/45,766.24 = 18,825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,165.62x = 45,766.24 × 18,825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,165.62x = 861,583,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,583,335.02/33,165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.21

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