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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,246.14, 45,878.67 and 18,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,246.14, 45,878.67 and 18,139.10 is: 25,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,246.14 : 45,878.67 = 18,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,246.14/45,878.67 = 18,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,246.14x = 45,878.67 × 18,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,246.14x = 832,197,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,197,783.00/33,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,031.41

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