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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,133.67, 45,724.57 and 18,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,133.67, 45,724.57 and 18,026.32 is: 24,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,133.67 : 45,724.57 = 18,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,133.67/45,724.57 = 18,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,133.67x = 45,724.57 × 18,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,133.67x = 824,245,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,245,730.68/33,133.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.38

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