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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.35, 45,755.65 and 18,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.35, 45,755.65 and 18,049.62 is: 24,907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.35 : 45,755.65 = 18,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.35/45,755.65 = 18,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.35x = 45,755.65 × 18,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.35x = 825,872,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,872,149.01/33,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.66

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