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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.41, 45,905.86 and 18,158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.41, 45,905.86 and 18,158.17 is: 25,058.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.41 : 45,905.86 = 18,158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.41/45,905.86 = 18,158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.41x = 45,905.86 × 18,158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.41x = 833,566,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,566,409.88/33,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.05

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