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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,259.08, 45,897.12 and 18,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,259.08, 45,897.12 and 18,151.98 is: 25,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,259.08 : 45,897.12 = 18,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,259.08/45,897.12 = 18,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,259.08x = 45,897.12 × 18,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,259.08x = 833,123,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,123,604.30/33,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.51

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