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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,155.91, 45,756.28 and 18,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,155.91, 45,756.28 and 18,049.13 is: 24,908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,155.91 : 45,756.28 = 18,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,155.91/45,756.28 = 18,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,155.91x = 45,756.28 × 18,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,155.91x = 825,861,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,861,046.04/33,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.41

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