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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264.41, 45,904.48 and 18,157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264.41, 45,904.48 and 18,157.17 is: 25,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264.41 : 45,904.48 = 18,157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264.41/45,904.48 = 18,157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264.41x = 45,904.48 × 18,157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264.41x = 833,495,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,495,401.73/33,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,056.67

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