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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,146.89, 45,742.93 and 18,039.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,146.89, 45,742.93 and 18,039.65 is: 24,894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,146.89 : 45,742.93 = 18,039.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,146.89/45,742.93 = 18,039.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,146.89x = 45,742.93 × 18,039.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,146.89x = 825,186,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,186,173.36/33,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.83

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