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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,160.55, 45,762.03 and 18,053.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,160.55, 45,762.03 and 18,053.67 is: 24,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,160.55 : 45,762.03 = 18,053.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,160.55/45,762.03 = 18,053.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,160.55x = 45,762.03 × 18,053.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,160.55x = 826,172,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,172,497.88/33,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.32

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