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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,148.38, 45,744.77 and 18,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,148.38, 45,744.77 and 18,244.38 is: 25,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,148.38 : 45,744.77 = 18,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,148.38/45,744.77 = 18,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,148.38x = 45,744.77 × 18,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,148.38x = 834,584,966.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,584,966.89/33,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,177.25

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