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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,122.48, 45,709.16 and 18,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,122.48, 45,709.16 and 18,015.24 is: 24,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,122.48 : 45,709.16 = 18,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,122.48/45,709.16 = 18,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,122.48x = 45,709.16 × 18,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,122.48x = 823,461,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,461,487.60/33,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.11

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