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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,258.54, 45,897.51 and 18,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,258.54, 45,897.51 and 18,151.26 is: 25,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,258.54 : 45,897.51 = 18,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,258.54/45,897.51 = 18,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,258.54x = 45,897.51 × 18,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,258.54x = 833,097,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,097,637.36/33,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.13

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