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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,149.63, 45,747.60 and 18,042.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,149.63, 45,747.60 and 18,042.83 is: 24,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,149.63 : 45,747.60 = 18,042.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,149.63/45,747.60 = 18,042.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,149.63x = 45,747.60 × 18,042.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,149.63x = 825,416,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,416,169.71/33,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.71

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