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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,135.61, 45,726.58 and 18,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,135.61, 45,726.58 and 18,027.89 is: 24,878.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,135.61 : 45,726.58 = 18,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,135.61/45,726.58 = 18,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,135.61x = 45,726.58 × 18,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,135.61x = 824,353,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,353,571.61/33,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.17

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