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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,107.61, 45,689.37 and 18,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,107.61, 45,689.37 and 18,001.29 is: 24,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,107.61 : 45,689.37 = 18,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,107.61/45,689.37 = 18,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,107.61x = 45,689.37 × 18,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,107.61x = 822,467,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,467,599.29/33,107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.25

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