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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,166.78, 45,770.13 and 18,262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,166.78, 45,770.13 and 18,262.78 is: 25,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,166.78 : 45,770.13 = 18,262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,166.78/45,770.13 = 18,262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,166.78x = 45,770.13 × 18,262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,166.78x = 835,889,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,889,814.76/33,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,202.62

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