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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,116.23, 45,700.62 and 18,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,116.23, 45,700.62 and 18,009.06 is: 24,852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,116.23 : 45,700.62 = 18,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,116.23/45,700.62 = 18,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,116.23x = 45,700.62 × 18,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,116.23x = 823,025,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,025,198.54/33,116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.62

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