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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,143, 45,737.34 and 18,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,143, 45,737.34 and 18,239 is: 25,169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,143 : 45,737.34 = 18,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,143/45,737.34 = 18,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,143x = 45,737.34 × 18,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,143x = 834,203,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,203,344.26/33,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,169.82

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