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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,156.61, 45,756.09 and 18,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,156.61, 45,756.09 and 18,049.26 is: 24,907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,156.61 : 45,756.09 = 18,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,156.61/45,756.09 = 18,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,156.61x = 45,756.09 × 18,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,156.61x = 825,863,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,863,736.58/33,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.97

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