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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.88, 45,767.25 and 18,057.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.88, 45,767.25 and 18,057.51 is: 24,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.88 : 45,767.25 = 18,057.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.88/45,767.25 = 18,057.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.88x = 45,767.25 × 18,057.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.88x = 826,442,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,442,574.55/33,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.21

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