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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,143.84, 45,739.05 and 18,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,143.84, 45,739.05 and 18,037.14 is: 24,891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,143.84 : 45,739.05 = 18,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,143.84/45,739.05 = 18,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,143.84x = 45,739.05 × 18,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,143.84x = 825,001,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,001,419.62/33,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.55

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