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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.58, 45,761.84 and 18,053.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.58, 45,761.84 and 18,053.98 is: 24,913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.58 : 45,761.84 = 18,053.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.58/45,761.84 = 18,053.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.58x = 45,761.84 × 18,053.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.58x = 826,183,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,183,344.12/33,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.87

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