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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,217.59, 45,840.33 and 18,110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,217.59, 45,840.33 and 18,110.01 is: 24,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,217.59 : 45,840.33 = 18,110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,217.59/45,840.33 = 18,110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,217.59x = 45,840.33 × 18,110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,217.59x = 830,169,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,169,006.60/33,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.85

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