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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,150.25, 45,747.35 and 18,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,150.25, 45,747.35 and 18,246.25 is: 25,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,150.25 : 45,747.35 = 18,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,150.25/45,747.35 = 18,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,150.25x = 45,747.35 × 18,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,150.25x = 834,717,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,717,584.94/33,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,179.83

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