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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,248.55, 45,882.76 and 18,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,248.55, 45,882.76 and 18,141.24 is: 25,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,248.55 : 45,882.76 = 18,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,248.55/45,882.76 = 18,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,248.55x = 45,882.76 × 18,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,248.55x = 832,370,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,370,161.02/33,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.78

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