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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,149.25, 45,745.97 and 18,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,149.25, 45,745.97 and 18,245.25 is: 25,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,149.25 : 45,745.97 = 18,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,149.25/45,745.97 = 18,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,149.25x = 45,745.97 × 18,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,149.25x = 834,646,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,646,567.92/33,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,178.45

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