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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.08, 45,899.88 and 18,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.08, 45,899.88 and 18,153.98 is: 25,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.08 : 45,899.88 = 18,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.08/45,899.88 = 18,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.08x = 45,899.88 × 18,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.08x = 833,265,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,265,503.52/33,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,052.27

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