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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,116.96, 45,699.58 and 18,009.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,116.96, 45,699.58 and 18,009.61 is: 24,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,116.96 : 45,699.58 = 18,009.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,116.96/45,699.58 = 18,009.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,116.96x = 45,699.58 × 18,009.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,116.96x = 823,031,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,031,612.96/33,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.27

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