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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,159.47, 45,759.62 and 18,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,159.47, 45,759.62 and 18,052.26 is: 24,911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,159.47 : 45,759.62 = 18,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,159.47/45,759.62 = 18,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,159.47x = 45,759.62 × 18,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,159.47x = 826,064,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,064,467.48/33,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.87

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