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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,166.86, 45,769.84 and 18,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,166.86, 45,769.84 and 18,059.35 is: 24,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,166.86 : 45,769.84 = 18,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,166.86/45,769.84 = 18,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,166.86x = 45,769.84 × 18,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,166.86x = 826,573,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,573,400.43/33,166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.67

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