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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,189.48, 45,800.58 and 18,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,189.48, 45,800.58 and 18,285.48 is: 25,233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,189.48 : 45,800.58 = 18,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,189.48/45,800.58 = 18,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,189.48x = 45,800.58 × 18,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,189.48x = 837,485,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,485,589.58/33,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.47

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