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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,117.43, 45,701.41 and 18,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,117.43, 45,701.41 and 18,009.82 is: 24,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,117.43 : 45,701.41 = 18,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,117.43/45,701.41 = 18,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,117.43x = 45,701.41 × 18,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,117.43x = 823,074,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,074,167.85/33,117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.20

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