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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,045, 45,602.82 and 18,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,045, 45,602.82 and 18,141 is: 25,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,045 : 45,602.82 = 18,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,045/45,602.82 = 18,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,045x = 45,602.82 × 18,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,045x = 827,280,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,280,757.62/33,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.98

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