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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,141.99, 45,735.39 and 18,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,141.99, 45,735.39 and 18,034.25 is: 24,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,141.99 : 45,735.39 = 18,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,141.99/45,735.39 = 18,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,141.99x = 45,735.39 × 18,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,141.99x = 824,803,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,803,571.45/33,141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.97

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