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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,153.98, 45,753.48 and 18,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,153.98, 45,753.48 and 18,047.66 is: 24,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,153.98 : 45,753.48 = 18,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,153.98/45,753.48 = 18,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,153.98x = 45,753.48 × 18,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,153.98x = 825,743,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,743,250.86/33,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.31

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