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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,152.58, 45,749.34 and 18,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,152.58, 45,749.34 and 18,044.64 is: 24,900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,152.58 : 45,749.34 = 18,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,152.58/45,749.34 = 18,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,152.58x = 45,749.34 × 18,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,152.58x = 825,530,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,530,370.54/33,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.94

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