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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,253.26, 45,888.84 and 18,146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,253.26, 45,888.84 and 18,146.22 is: 25,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,253.26 : 45,888.84 = 18,146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,253.26/45,888.84 = 18,146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,253.26x = 45,888.84 × 18,146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,253.26x = 832,708,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,708,986.18/33,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.42

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