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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,127.96, 45,716.74 and 18,020.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,127.96, 45,716.74 and 18,020.76 is: 24,868.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,127.96 : 45,716.74 = 18,020.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,127.96/45,716.74 = 18,020.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,127.96x = 45,716.74 × 18,020.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,127.96x = 823,850,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,850,399.52/33,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.73

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