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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.66, 45,907.58 and 18,159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.66, 45,907.58 and 18,159.42 is: 25,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.66 : 45,907.58 = 18,159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.66/45,907.58 = 18,159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.66x = 45,907.58 × 18,159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.66x = 833,655,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,655,026.40/33,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.78

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