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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,140.58, 45,734.48 and 18,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,140.58, 45,734.48 and 18,033.67 is: 24,886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,140.58 : 45,734.48 = 18,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,140.58/45,734.48 = 18,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,140.58x = 45,734.48 × 18,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,140.58x = 824,760,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,760,519.94/33,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.73

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