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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,153.95, 45,753.41 and 18,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,153.95, 45,753.41 and 18,047.59 is: 24,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,153.95 : 45,753.41 = 18,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,153.95/45,753.41 = 18,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,153.95x = 45,753.41 × 18,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,153.95x = 825,738,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,738,784.78/33,153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.20

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