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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,248.76, 45,882.29 and 18,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,248.76, 45,882.29 and 18,141.72 is: 25,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,248.76 : 45,882.29 = 18,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,248.76/45,882.29 = 18,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,248.76x = 45,882.29 × 18,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,248.76x = 832,383,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,383,658.14/33,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,035.03

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