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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,024.52, 45,573.80 and 18,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,024.52, 45,573.80 and 18,120.52 is: 25,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,024.52 : 45,573.80 = 18,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,024.52/45,573.80 = 18,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,024.52x = 45,573.80 × 18,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,024.52x = 825,820,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,820,954.38/33,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.30

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