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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,248.97, 45,883.92 and 18,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,248.97, 45,883.92 and 18,141.45 is: 25,035.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,248.97 : 45,883.92 = 18,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,248.97/45,883.92 = 18,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,248.97x = 45,883.92 × 18,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,248.97x = 832,400,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,400,840.48/33,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,035.39

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