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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,143.66, 45,739.85 and 18,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,143.66, 45,739.85 and 18,996.54 is: 26,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,143.66 : 45,739.85 = 18,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,143.66/45,739.85 = 18,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,143.66x = 45,739.85 × 18,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,143.66x = 868,898,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,898,795.14/33,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.14

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