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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,137.93, 45,730.32 and 18,030.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,137.93, 45,730.32 and 18,030.57 is: 24,882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,137.93 : 45,730.32 = 18,030.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,137.93/45,730.32 = 18,030.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,137.93x = 45,730.32 × 18,030.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,137.93x = 824,543,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,543,735.88/33,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.18

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