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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,252.67, 45,888.53 and 18,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,252.67, 45,888.53 and 18,145.28 is: 25,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,252.67 : 45,888.53 = 18,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,252.67/45,888.53 = 18,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,252.67x = 45,888.53 × 18,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,252.67x = 832,660,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,660,249.63/33,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,040.40

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