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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,241.72, 45,872.73 and 18,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,241.72, 45,872.73 and 18,134.73 is: 25,025.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,241.72 : 45,872.73 = 18,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,241.72/45,872.73 = 18,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,241.72x = 45,872.73 × 18,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,241.72x = 831,889,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,889,572.91/33,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,025.47

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