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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,254.16, 45,889.30 and 18,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,254.16, 45,889.30 and 18,146.44 is: 25,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,254.16 : 45,889.30 = 18,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,254.16/45,889.30 = 18,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,254.16x = 45,889.30 × 18,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,254.16x = 832,727,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,727,429.09/33,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.30

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