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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,237.48, 45,867.87 and 18,130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,237.48, 45,867.87 and 18,130.47 is: 25,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,237.48 : 45,867.87 = 18,130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,237.48/45,867.87 = 18,130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,237.48x = 45,867.87 × 18,130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,237.48x = 831,605,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,605,950.35/33,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.13

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