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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,162.33, 45,763.72 and 18,054.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,162.33, 45,763.72 and 18,054.95 is: 24,915.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,162.33 : 45,763.72 = 18,054.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,162.33/45,763.72 = 18,054.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,162.33x = 45,763.72 × 18,054.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,162.33x = 826,261,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,261,659.88/33,162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.67

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