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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,253.52, 45,888.96 and 18,146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,253.52, 45,888.96 and 18,146.48 is: 25,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,253.52 : 45,888.96 = 18,146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,253.52/45,888.96 = 18,146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,253.52x = 45,888.96 × 18,146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,253.52x = 832,723,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,723,094.86/33,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.65

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