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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264.03, 45,905.72 and 18,157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264.03, 45,905.72 and 18,157.71 is: 25,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264.03 : 45,905.72 = 18,157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264.03/45,905.72 = 18,157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264.03x = 45,905.72 × 18,157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264.03x = 833,542,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,542,660.31/33,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.38

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