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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,143.59, 45,739.14 and 18,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,143.59, 45,739.14 and 18,037.33 is: 24,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,143.59 : 45,739.14 = 18,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,143.59/45,739.14 = 18,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,143.59x = 45,739.14 × 18,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,143.59x = 825,011,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,011,962.10/33,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,892.05

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