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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264.53, 45,906.41 and 18,158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264.53, 45,906.41 and 18,158.21 is: 25,059.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264.53 : 45,906.41 = 18,158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264.53/45,906.41 = 18,158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264.53x = 45,906.41 × 18,158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264.53x = 833,578,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,578,142.34/33,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.07

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