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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,117.03, 45,701.70 and 18,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,117.03, 45,701.70 and 18,009.84 is: 24,853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,117.03 : 45,701.70 = 18,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,117.03/45,701.70 = 18,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,117.03x = 45,701.70 × 18,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,117.03x = 823,080,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,080,304.73/33,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.69

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