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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.29, 45,761.08 and 18,053.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.29, 45,761.08 and 18,053.57 is: 24,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.29 : 45,761.08 = 18,053.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.29/45,761.08 = 18,053.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.29x = 45,761.08 × 18,053.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.29x = 826,150,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,150,861.06/33,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.11

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