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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,136.55, 45,727.97 and 18,029.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,136.55, 45,727.97 and 18,029.03 is: 24,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,136.55 : 45,727.97 = 18,029.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,136.55/45,727.97 = 18,029.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,136.55x = 45,727.97 × 18,029.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,136.55x = 824,430,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,430,624.18/33,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.80

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