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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,243.23, 45,875.79 and 18,136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,243.23, 45,875.79 and 18,136.22 is: 25,028.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,243.23 : 45,875.79 = 18,136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,243.23/45,875.79 = 18,136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,243.23x = 45,875.79 × 18,136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,243.23x = 832,013,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,013,190.73/33,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.05

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