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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,127.15, 45,715.79 and 18,020.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,127.15, 45,715.79 and 18,020.15 is: 24,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,127.15 : 45,715.79 = 18,020.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,127.15/45,715.79 = 18,020.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,127.15x = 45,715.79 × 18,020.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,127.15x = 823,805,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,805,393.17/33,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.98

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