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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,137.15, 45,727.88 and 18,029.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,137.15, 45,727.88 and 18,029.87 is: 24,880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,137.15 : 45,727.88 = 18,029.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,137.15/45,727.88 = 18,029.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,137.15x = 45,727.88 × 18,029.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,137.15x = 824,467,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,467,548.21/33,137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.46

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