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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,258.56, 45,897.68 and 18,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,258.56, 45,897.68 and 18,151.24 is: 25,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,258.56 : 45,897.68 = 18,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,258.56/45,897.68 = 18,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,258.56x = 45,897.68 × 18,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,258.56x = 833,099,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,099,805.12/33,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.18

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