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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,263.66, 45,903.44 and 18,156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,263.66, 45,903.44 and 18,156.42 is: 25,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,263.66 : 45,903.44 = 18,156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,263.66/45,903.44 = 18,156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,263.66x = 45,903.44 × 18,156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,263.66x = 833,442,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,442,181.48/33,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.63

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