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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,252.98, 45,889.34 and 18,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,252.98, 45,889.34 and 18,145.67 is: 25,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,252.98 : 45,889.34 = 18,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,252.98/45,889.34 = 18,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,252.98x = 45,889.34 × 18,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,252.98x = 832,692,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,692,499.98/33,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.14

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