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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,140.63, 45,734.07 and 18,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,140.63, 45,734.07 and 18,236.63 is: 25,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,140.63 : 45,734.07 = 18,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,140.63/45,734.07 = 18,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,140.63x = 45,734.07 × 18,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,140.63x = 834,035,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,035,084.31/33,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.55

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