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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,137.08, 45,729.62 and 18,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,137.08, 45,729.62 and 18,030.18 is: 24,881.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,137.08 : 45,729.62 = 18,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,137.08/45,729.62 = 18,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,137.08x = 45,729.62 × 18,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,137.08x = 824,513,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,513,279.93/33,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.89

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