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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.91, 45,763.71 and 18,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.91, 45,763.71 and 18,054.68 is: 24,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.91 : 45,763.71 = 18,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.91/45,763.71 = 18,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.91x = 45,763.71 × 18,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.91x = 826,248,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,248,910.84/33,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.60

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