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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,133.56, 45,723.96 and 18,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,133.56, 45,723.96 and 18,026.52 is: 24,876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,133.56 : 45,723.96 = 18,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,133.56/45,723.96 = 18,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,133.56x = 45,723.96 × 18,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,133.56x = 824,243,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,243,879.42/33,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.41

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