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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,160.79, 45,760.39 and 18,053.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,160.79, 45,760.39 and 18,053.07 is: 24,912.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,160.79 : 45,760.39 = 18,053.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,160.79/45,760.39 = 18,053.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,160.79x = 45,760.39 × 18,053.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,160.79x = 826,115,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,115,523.90/33,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.42

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