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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,143.83, 45,738.96 and 18,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,143.83, 45,738.96 and 18,036.92 is: 24,891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,143.83 : 45,738.96 = 18,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,143.83/45,738.96 = 18,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,143.83x = 45,738.96 × 18,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,143.83x = 824,989,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,989,962.40/33,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.21

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