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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.29, 45,755.67 and 18,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.29, 45,755.67 and 18,049.64 is: 24,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.29 : 45,755.67 = 18,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.29/45,755.67 = 18,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.29x = 45,755.67 × 18,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.29x = 825,873,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,873,315.45/33,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.74

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