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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,145.51, 45,740.82 and 18,998.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,145.51, 45,740.82 and 18,998.37 is: 26,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,145.51 : 45,740.82 = 18,998.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,145.51/45,740.82 = 18,998.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,145.51x = 45,740.82 × 18,998.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,145.51x = 869,001,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,001,022.46/33,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.76

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