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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,027, 45,577.26 and 18,123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,027, 45,577.26 and 18,123.96 is: 25,011.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,027 : 45,577.26 = 18,123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,027/45,577.26 = 18,123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,027x = 45,577.26 × 18,123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,027x = 826,040,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,040,437.15/33,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.06

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