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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,126.15, 45,714.41 and 18,019.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,126.15, 45,714.41 and 18,019.15 is: 24,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,126.15 : 45,714.41 = 18,019.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,126.15/45,714.41 = 18,019.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,126.15x = 45,714.41 × 18,019.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,126.15x = 823,734,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,734,810.95/33,126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.60

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