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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,252, 45,887.76 and 18,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,252, 45,887.76 and 18,348 is: 25,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,252 : 45,887.76 = 18,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,252/45,887.76 = 18,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,252x = 45,887.76 × 18,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,252x = 841,948,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,948,620.48/33,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,320.24

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