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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.25, 45,761.91 and 18,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.25, 45,761.91 and 18,054.24 is: 24,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.25 : 45,761.91 = 18,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.25/45,761.91 = 18,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.25x = 45,761.91 × 18,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.25x = 826,196,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,196,506.00/33,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.52

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