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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,250.83, 45,885.96 and 18,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,250.83, 45,885.96 and 18,143.44 is: 25,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,250.83 : 45,885.96 = 18,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,250.83/45,885.96 = 18,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,250.83x = 45,885.96 × 18,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,250.83x = 832,529,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,529,162.10/33,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.85

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