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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,138.87, 45,730.26 and 18,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,138.87, 45,730.26 and 18,031.59 is: 24,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,138.87 : 45,730.26 = 18,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,138.87/45,730.26 = 18,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,138.87x = 45,730.26 × 18,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,138.87x = 824,589,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,589,298.91/33,138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.84

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