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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,247.44, 45,881.36 and 18,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,247.44, 45,881.36 and 18,139.84 is: 25,032.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,247.44 : 45,881.36 = 18,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,247.44/45,881.36 = 18,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,247.44x = 45,881.36 × 18,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,247.44x = 832,280,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,280,529.38/33,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,032.92

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