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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,150.91, 45,746.84 and 18,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,150.91, 45,746.84 and 18,043.60 is: 24,899.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,150.91 : 45,746.84 = 18,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,150.91/45,746.84 = 18,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,150.91x = 45,746.84 × 18,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,150.91x = 825,437,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,437,612.97/33,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.40

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