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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,166.28, 45,769.46 and 18,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,166.28, 45,769.46 and 18,262.28 is: 25,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,166.28 : 45,769.46 = 18,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,166.28/45,769.46 = 18,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,166.28x = 45,769.46 × 18,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,166.28x = 835,854,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,854,693.97/33,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.94

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