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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,262.75, 45,902.60 and 18,358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,262.75, 45,902.60 and 18,358.75 is: 25,335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,262.75 : 45,902.60 = 18,358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,262.75/45,902.60 = 18,358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,262.75x = 45,902.60 × 18,358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,262.75x = 842,714,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,714,357.75/33,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,335.08

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