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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264.43, 45,905.91 and 18,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264.43, 45,905.91 and 18,158.08 is: 25,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264.43 : 45,905.91 = 18,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264.43/45,905.91 = 18,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264.43x = 45,905.91 × 18,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264.43x = 833,563,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,563,186.25/33,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.69

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