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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.91, 45,756.50 and 18,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.91, 45,756.50 and 18,050.25 is: 24,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.91 : 45,756.50 = 18,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.91/45,756.50 = 18,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.91x = 45,756.50 × 18,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.91x = 825,916,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,916,309.25/33,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.58

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