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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,249, 45,883.62 and 18,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,249, 45,883.62 and 18,345 is: 25,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,249 : 45,883.62 = 18,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,249/45,883.62 = 18,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,249x = 45,883.62 × 18,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,249x = 841,735,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,735,008.90/33,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.10

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