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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,122.63, 45,709.45 and 18,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,122.63, 45,709.45 and 18,015.46 is: 24,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,122.63 : 45,709.45 = 18,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,122.63/45,709.45 = 18,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,122.63x = 45,709.45 × 18,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,122.63x = 823,476,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,476,608.78/33,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.45

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