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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,128.56, 45,717.06 and 18,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,128.56, 45,717.06 and 18,021.52 is: 24,869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,128.56 : 45,717.06 = 18,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,128.56/45,717.06 = 18,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,128.56x = 45,717.06 × 18,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,128.56x = 823,890,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,890,911.13/33,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.51

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