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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,018.44, 45,562.74 and 18,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,018.44, 45,562.74 and 18,114.44 is: 24,996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,018.44 : 45,562.74 = 18,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,018.44/45,562.74 = 18,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,018.44x = 45,562.74 × 18,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,018.44x = 825,343,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,343,519.97/33,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.44

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