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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,160.08, 45,761.88 and 18,053.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,160.08, 45,761.88 and 18,053.73 is: 24,914.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,160.08 : 45,761.88 = 18,053.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,160.08/45,761.88 = 18,053.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,160.08x = 45,761.88 × 18,053.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,160.08x = 826,172,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,172,625.81/33,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.68

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