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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,137.22, 45,729.37 and 18,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,137.22, 45,729.37 and 18,029.89 is: 24,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,137.22 : 45,729.37 = 18,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,137.22/45,729.37 = 18,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,137.22x = 45,729.37 × 18,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,137.22x = 824,495,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,495,510.87/33,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.25

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