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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,128.19, 45,716.45 and 18,020.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,128.19, 45,716.45 and 18,020.53 is: 24,868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,128.19 : 45,716.45 = 18,020.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,128.19/45,716.45 = 18,020.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,128.19x = 45,716.45 × 18,020.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,128.19x = 823,834,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,834,589.48/33,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.08

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