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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.05, 45,762.71 and 18,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.05, 45,762.71 and 18,054.17 is: 24,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.05 : 45,762.71 = 18,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.05/45,762.71 = 18,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.05x = 45,762.71 × 18,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.05x = 826,207,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,207,746.00/33,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.01

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