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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.97, 45,758.93 and 18,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.97, 45,758.93 and 18,051.76 is: 24,911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.97 : 45,758.93 = 18,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.97/45,758.93 = 18,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.97x = 45,758.93 × 18,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.97x = 826,029,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,029,189.16/33,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.18

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