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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,146.94, 45,742.64 and 18,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,146.94, 45,742.64 and 18,039.32 is: 24,894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,146.94 : 45,742.64 = 18,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,146.94/45,742.64 = 18,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,146.94x = 45,742.64 × 18,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,146.94x = 825,166,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,166,120.60/33,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.19

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