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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,271.48, 45,912.68 and 18,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,271.48, 45,912.68 and 18,161.14 is: 25,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,271.48 : 45,912.68 = 18,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,271.48/45,912.68 = 18,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,271.48x = 45,912.68 × 18,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,271.48x = 833,826,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,826,609.26/33,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.30

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