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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,024, 45,573.12 and 18,120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,024, 45,573.12 and 18,120.96 is: 25,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,024 : 45,573.12 = 18,120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,024/45,573.12 = 18,120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,024x = 45,573.12 × 18,120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,024x = 825,828,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,828,684.60/33,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.92

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