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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,140.18, 45,732.77 and 18,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,140.18, 45,732.77 and 18,033.14 is: 24,885.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,140.18 : 45,732.77 = 18,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,140.18/45,732.77 = 18,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,140.18x = 45,732.77 × 18,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,140.18x = 824,705,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,705,444.00/33,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.36

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