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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,049, 45,608.34 and 18,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,049, 45,608.34 and 18,145 is: 25,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,049 : 45,608.34 = 18,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,049/45,608.34 = 18,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,049x = 45,608.34 × 18,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,049x = 827,563,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,563,329.30/33,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,040.50

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