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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,268.56, 45,908.86 and 18,158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,268.56, 45,908.86 and 18,158.29 is: 25,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,268.56 : 45,908.86 = 18,158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,268.56/45,908.86 = 18,158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,268.56x = 45,908.86 × 18,158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,268.56x = 833,626,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,626,393.45/33,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,057.48

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