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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,554.31, 50,370.35 and 18,002.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,554.31, 50,370.35 and 18,002.31 is: 27,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,554.31 : 50,370.35 = 18,002.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,554.31/50,370.35 = 18,002.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,554.31x = 50,370.35 × 18,002.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,554.31x = 906,782,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,782,565.50/33,554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,024.32

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