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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,146.54, 45,741.78 and 18,039.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,146.54, 45,741.78 and 18,039.03 is: 24,893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,146.54 : 45,741.78 = 18,039.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,146.54/45,741.78 = 18,039.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,146.54x = 45,741.78 × 18,039.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,146.54x = 825,137,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,137,341.67/33,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.62

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