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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,005.35, 45,550.26 and 18,104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,005.35, 45,550.26 and 18,104.23 is: 24,985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,005.35 : 45,550.26 = 18,104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,005.35/45,550.26 = 18,104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,005.35x = 45,550.26 × 18,104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,005.35x = 824,652,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,652,065.33/33,005.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.41

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