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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,160.28, 45,761.20 and 18,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,160.28, 45,761.20 and 18,053.06 is: 24,913.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,160.28 : 45,761.20 = 18,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,160.28/45,761.20 = 18,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,160.28x = 45,761.20 × 18,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,160.28x = 826,129,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,129,689.27/33,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.23

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