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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.28, 45,899.88 and 18,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.28, 45,899.88 and 18,154.24 is: 25,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.28 : 45,899.88 = 18,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.28/45,899.88 = 18,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.28x = 45,899.88 × 18,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.28x = 833,277,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,277,437.49/33,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,052.48

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