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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.55, 45,758.52 and 18,050.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.55, 45,758.52 and 18,050.85 is: 24,910.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.55 : 45,758.52 = 18,050.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.55/45,758.52 = 18,050.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.55x = 45,758.52 × 18,050.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.55x = 825,980,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,980,180.74/33,157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,910.77

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