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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.59, 45,773.20 and 18,061.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.59, 45,773.20 and 18,061.55 is: 24,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.59 : 45,773.20 = 18,061.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.59/45,773.20 = 18,061.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.59x = 45,773.20 × 18,061.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.59x = 826,734,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,734,711.59/33,168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.23

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