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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.30, 45,906.96 and 18,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.30, 45,906.96 and 18,158.26 is: 25,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.30 : 45,906.96 = 18,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.30/45,906.96 = 18,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.30x = 45,906.96 × 18,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.30x = 833,590,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,590,515.49/33,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.86

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