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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,159.79, 45,759.02 and 18,052.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,159.79, 45,759.02 and 18,052.07 is: 24,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,159.79 : 45,759.02 = 18,052.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,159.79/45,759.02 = 18,052.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,159.79x = 45,759.02 × 18,052.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,159.79x = 826,044,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,044,713.12/33,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.04

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