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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,149.30, 45,744.62 and 18,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,149.30, 45,744.62 and 18,041.99 is: 24,897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,149.30 : 45,744.62 = 18,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,149.30/45,744.62 = 18,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,149.30x = 45,744.62 × 18,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,149.30x = 825,323,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,323,657.66/33,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.17

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