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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,267.66, 45,908.96 and 18,160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,267.66, 45,908.96 and 18,160.42 is: 25,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,267.66 : 45,908.96 = 18,160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,267.66/45,908.96 = 18,160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,267.66x = 45,908.96 × 18,160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,267.66x = 833,725,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,725,995.36/33,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.16

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