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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,152.94, 45,751.14 and 18,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,152.94, 45,751.14 and 18,045.60 is: 24,902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,152.94 : 45,751.14 = 18,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,152.94/45,751.14 = 18,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,152.94x = 45,751.14 × 18,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,152.94x = 825,606,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,606,771.98/33,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.97

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