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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,026.13, 45,575.69 and 17,918.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,026.13, 45,575.69 and 17,918.73 is: 24,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,026.13 : 45,575.69 = 17,918.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,026.13/45,575.69 = 17,918.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,026.13x = 45,575.69 × 17,918.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,026.13x = 816,658,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,658,394.08/33,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.64

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