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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,268.73, 45,910.40 and 18,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,268.73, 45,910.40 and 18,161.42 is: 25,062.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,268.73 : 45,910.40 = 18,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,268.73/45,910.40 = 18,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,268.73x = 45,910.40 × 18,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,268.73x = 833,797,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,797,736.41/33,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.51

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