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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,153.68, 45,751.14 and 18,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,153.68, 45,751.14 and 18,046.02 is: 24,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,153.68 : 45,751.14 = 18,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,153.68/45,751.14 = 18,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,153.68x = 45,751.14 × 18,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,153.68x = 825,625,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,625,987.46/33,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.00

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