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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.14, 45,757.13 and 18,050.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.14, 45,757.13 and 18,050.51 is: 24,909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.14 : 45,757.13 = 18,050.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.14/45,757.13 = 18,050.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.14x = 45,757.13 × 18,050.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.14x = 825,939,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,939,556.78/33,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.11

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