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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.85, 45,761.85 and 18,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.85, 45,761.85 and 18,054.14 is: 24,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.85 : 45,761.85 = 18,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.85/45,761.85 = 18,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.85x = 45,761.85 × 18,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.85x = 826,190,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,190,617.75/33,161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.89

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