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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.80, 45,758.22 and 18,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.80, 45,758.22 and 18,051.76 is: 24,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.80 : 45,758.22 = 18,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.80/45,758.22 = 18,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.80x = 45,758.22 × 18,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.80x = 826,016,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,016,405.47/33,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,910.93

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