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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,008, 45,551.28 and 18,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,008, 45,551.28 and 18,104 is: 24,983.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,008 : 45,551.28 = 18,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,008/45,551.28 = 18,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,008x = 45,551.28 × 18,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,008x = 824,660,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,660,373.12/33,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.65

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