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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,153.23, 45,751.57 and 18,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,153.23, 45,751.57 and 18,046.04 is: 24,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,153.23 : 45,751.57 = 18,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,153.23/45,751.57 = 18,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,153.23x = 45,751.57 × 18,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,153.23x = 825,634,388.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,634,388.41/33,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.59

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