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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,141.72, 45,734.84 and 18,034.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,141.72, 45,734.84 and 18,034.43 is: 24,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,141.72 : 45,734.84 = 18,034.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,141.72/45,734.84 = 18,034.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,141.72x = 45,734.84 × 18,034.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,141.72x = 824,801,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,801,451.69/33,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.10

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