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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.26, 45,748.72 and 18,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.26, 45,748.72 and 18,247.26 is: 25,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.26 : 45,748.72 = 18,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.26/45,748.72 = 18,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.26x = 45,748.72 × 18,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.26x = 834,788,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,788,788.51/33,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.21

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