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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,237.72, 45,867.22 and 18,130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,237.72, 45,867.22 and 18,130.73 is: 25,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,237.72 : 45,867.22 = 18,130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,237.72/45,867.22 = 18,130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,237.72x = 45,867.22 × 18,130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,237.72x = 831,605,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,605,907.01/33,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.94

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