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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,143.67, 45,737.34 and 18,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,143.67, 45,737.34 and 18,035.98 is: 24,889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,143.67 : 45,737.34 = 18,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,143.67/45,737.34 = 18,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,143.67x = 45,737.34 × 18,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,143.67x = 824,917,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,917,749.49/33,143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.15

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