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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,243.63, 45,876.14 and 18,136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,243.63, 45,876.14 and 18,136.29 is: 25,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,243.63 : 45,876.14 = 18,136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,243.63/45,876.14 = 18,136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,243.63x = 45,876.14 × 18,136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,243.63x = 832,023,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,023,024.46/33,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.04

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