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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,139.63, 45,732.69 and 18,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,139.63, 45,732.69 and 18,235.63 is: 25,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,139.63 : 45,732.69 = 18,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,139.63/45,732.69 = 18,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,139.63x = 45,732.69 × 18,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,139.63x = 833,964,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,964,093.90/33,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.16

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