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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.94, 45,909.48 and 18,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.94, 45,909.48 and 18,160.50 is: 25,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.94 : 45,909.48 = 18,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.94/45,909.48 = 18,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.94x = 45,909.48 × 18,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.94x = 833,739,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,739,351.80/33,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.10

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