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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.66, 45,906.20 and 18,158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.66, 45,906.20 and 18,158.42 is: 25,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.66 : 45,906.20 = 18,158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.66/45,906.20 = 18,158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.66x = 45,906.20 × 18,158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.66x = 833,584,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,584,060.20/33,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.40

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