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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.98, 45,750.72 and 18,045.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.98, 45,750.72 and 18,045.65 is: 24,903.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.98 : 45,750.72 = 18,045.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.98/45,750.72 = 18,045.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.98x = 45,750.72 × 18,045.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.98x = 825,601,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,601,662.42/33,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.54

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