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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,241.61, 45,873.69 and 18,134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,241.61, 45,873.69 and 18,134.39 is: 25,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,241.61 : 45,873.69 = 18,134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,241.61/45,873.69 = 18,134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,241.61x = 45,873.69 × 18,134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,241.61x = 831,891,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,891,385.20/33,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,025.60

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