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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264.30, 45,905.58 and 18,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264.30, 45,905.58 and 18,157.26 is: 25,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264.30 : 45,905.58 = 18,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264.30/45,905.58 = 18,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264.30x = 45,905.58 × 18,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264.30x = 833,519,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,519,551.51/33,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,057.48

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