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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.28, 45,905.40 and 18,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.28, 45,905.40 and 18,158.24 is: 25,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.28 : 45,905.40 = 18,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.28/45,905.40 = 18,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.28x = 45,905.40 × 18,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.28x = 833,561,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,561,270.50/33,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.00

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