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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.14, 45,747.16 and 18,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.14, 45,747.16 and 18,043.82 is: 24,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.14 : 45,747.16 = 18,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.14/45,747.16 = 18,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.14x = 45,747.16 × 18,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.14x = 825,453,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,453,520.55/33,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.70

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