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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,145.14, 45,740.28 and 18,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,145.14, 45,740.28 and 18,241.14 is: 25,172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,145.14 : 45,740.28 = 18,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,145.14/45,740.28 = 18,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,145.14x = 45,740.28 × 18,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,145.14x = 834,354,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,354,851.12/33,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.77

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