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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,245.52, 45,878.56 and 18,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,245.52, 45,878.56 and 18,137.96 is: 25,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,245.52 : 45,878.56 = 18,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,245.52/45,878.56 = 18,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,245.52x = 45,878.56 × 18,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,245.52x = 832,143,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,143,486.14/33,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.24

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