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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.87, 45,908.43 and 18,159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.87, 45,908.43 and 18,159.86 is: 25,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.87 : 45,908.43 = 18,159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.87/45,908.43 = 18,159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.87x = 45,908.43 × 18,159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.87x = 833,690,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,690,432.08/33,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.69

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