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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,144.09, 45,739.28 and 18,037.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,144.09, 45,739.28 and 18,037.08 is: 24,891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,144.09 : 45,739.28 = 18,037.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,144.09/45,739.28 = 18,037.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,144.09x = 45,739.28 × 18,037.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,144.09x = 825,003,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,003,097.60/33,144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.41

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