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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.98, 45,749.10 and 18,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.98, 45,749.10 and 18,044.94 is: 24,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.98 : 45,749.10 = 18,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.98/45,749.10 = 18,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.98x = 45,749.10 × 18,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.98x = 825,539,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,539,764.55/33,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.67

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