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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,167.13, 45,770.36 and 18,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,167.13, 45,770.36 and 18,059.78 is: 24,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,167.13 : 45,770.36 = 18,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,167.13/45,770.36 = 18,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,167.13x = 45,770.36 × 18,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,167.13x = 826,602,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,602,312.97/33,167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.33

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