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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,139.52, 45,732.74 and 18,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,139.52, 45,732.74 and 18,032.30 is: 24,884.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,139.52 : 45,732.74 = 18,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,139.52/45,732.74 = 18,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,139.52x = 45,732.74 × 18,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,139.52x = 824,666,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,666,487.50/33,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.68

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