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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,268.69, 45,910.17 and 18,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,268.69, 45,910.17 and 18,161.46 is: 25,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,268.69 : 45,910.17 = 18,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,268.69/45,910.17 = 18,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,268.69x = 45,910.17 × 18,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,268.69x = 833,795,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,795,620.42/33,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.47

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