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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.37, 45,907.74 and 18,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.37, 45,907.74 and 18,159.36 is: 25,060.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.37 : 45,907.74 = 18,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.37/45,907.74 = 18,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.37x = 45,907.74 × 18,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.37x = 833,655,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,655,177.45/33,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.00

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