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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.62, 45,901.98 and 18,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.62, 45,901.98 and 18,155.24 is: 25,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.62 : 45,901.98 = 18,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.62/45,901.98 = 18,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.62x = 45,901.98 × 18,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.62x = 833,361,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,361,463.38/33,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.75

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