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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,124.62, 45,712.56 and 18,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,124.62, 45,712.56 and 18,017.61 is: 24,864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,124.62 : 45,712.56 = 18,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,124.62/45,712.56 = 18,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,124.62x = 45,712.56 × 18,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,124.62x = 823,631,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,631,078.18/33,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,864.62

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