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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,250.61, 45,884.94 and 18,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,250.61, 45,884.94 and 18,143.25 is: 25,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,250.61 : 45,884.94 = 18,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,250.61/45,884.94 = 18,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,250.61x = 45,884.94 × 18,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,250.61x = 832,501,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,501,937.66/33,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.20

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