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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,225.71, 45,852.58 and 18,119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,225.71, 45,852.58 and 18,119.19 is: 25,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,225.71 : 45,852.58 = 18,119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,225.71/45,852.58 = 18,119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,225.71x = 45,852.58 × 18,119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,225.71x = 830,811,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,811,837.58/33,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.09

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