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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.73, 45,904.76 and 18,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.73, 45,904.76 and 18,155.38 is: 25,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.73 : 45,904.76 = 18,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.73/45,904.76 = 18,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.73x = 45,904.76 × 18,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.73x = 833,418,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,418,132.09/33,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.36

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