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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,146.80, 45,741.72 and 18,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,146.80, 45,741.72 and 18,039.76 is: 24,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,146.80 : 45,741.72 = 18,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,146.80/45,741.72 = 18,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,146.80x = 45,741.72 × 18,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,146.80x = 825,169,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,169,650.79/33,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.40

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