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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,148.44, 45,744.93 and 18,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,148.44, 45,744.93 and 18,041.09 is: 24,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,148.44 : 45,744.93 = 18,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,148.44/45,744.93 = 18,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,148.44x = 45,744.93 × 18,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,148.44x = 825,288,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,288,170.45/33,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,896.74

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