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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,150.99, 45,747.65 and 18,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,150.99, 45,747.65 and 18,043.28 is: 24,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,150.99 : 45,747.65 = 18,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,150.99/45,747.65 = 18,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,150.99x = 45,747.65 × 18,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,150.99x = 825,437,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,437,658.29/33,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.34

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