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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,118.58, 45,703.76 and 18,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,118.58, 45,703.76 and 18,011.27 is: 24,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,118.58 : 45,703.76 = 18,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,118.58/45,703.76 = 18,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,118.58x = 45,703.76 × 18,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,118.58x = 823,182,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,182,442.80/33,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.61

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