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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,253.16, 45,887.92 and 18,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,253.16, 45,887.92 and 18,145.44 is: 25,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,253.16 : 45,887.92 = 18,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,253.16/45,887.92 = 18,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,253.16x = 45,887.92 × 18,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,253.16x = 832,656,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,656,499.08/33,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.92

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