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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,146.67, 45,743.09 and 18,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,146.67, 45,743.09 and 18,040.17 is: 24,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,146.67 : 45,743.09 = 18,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,146.67/45,743.09 = 18,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,146.67x = 45,743.09 × 18,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,146.67x = 825,213,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,213,165.03/33,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.81

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