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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.40, 45,546.02 and 18,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.40, 45,546.02 and 18,100.40 is: 24,978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.40 : 45,546.02 = 18,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.40/45,546.02 = 18,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.40x = 45,546.02 × 18,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.40x = 824,401,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,401,180.41/33,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.52

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