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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.28, 45,749.73 and 18,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.28, 45,749.73 and 18,044.91 is: 24,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.28 : 45,749.73 = 18,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.28/45,749.73 = 18,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.28x = 45,749.73 × 18,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.28x = 825,549,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,549,999.60/33,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.51

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