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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,162.58, 45,763.22 and 18,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,162.58, 45,763.22 and 18,054.98 is: 24,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,162.58 : 45,763.22 = 18,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,162.58/45,763.22 = 18,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,162.58x = 45,763.22 × 18,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,162.58x = 826,254,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,254,021.84/33,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.25

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