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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,159.68, 45,759.49 and 18,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,159.68, 45,759.49 and 18,052.64 is: 24,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,159.68 : 45,759.49 = 18,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,159.68/45,759.49 = 18,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,159.68x = 45,759.49 × 18,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,159.68x = 826,079,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,079,325.62/33,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.17

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