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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.95, 45,759.93 and 18,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.95, 45,759.93 and 18,052.04 is: 24,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.95 : 45,759.93 = 18,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.95/45,759.93 = 18,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.95x = 45,759.93 × 18,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.95x = 826,060,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,060,121.39/33,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.13

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