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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,133.64, 45,723.93 and 18,026.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,133.64, 45,723.93 and 18,026.43 is: 24,876.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,133.64 : 45,723.93 = 18,026.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,133.64/45,723.93 = 18,026.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,133.64x = 45,723.93 × 18,026.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,133.64x = 824,239,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,239,223.47/33,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.21

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