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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,124.62, 45,711.54 and 18,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,124.62, 45,711.54 and 18,016.97 is: 24,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,124.62 : 45,711.54 = 18,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,124.62/45,711.54 = 18,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,124.62x = 45,711.54 × 18,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,124.62x = 823,583,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,583,216.28/33,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,863.17

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