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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,254.55, 45,892.17 and 18,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,254.55, 45,892.17 and 18,147.24 is: 25,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,254.55 : 45,892.17 = 18,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,254.55/45,892.17 = 18,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,254.55x = 45,892.17 × 18,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,254.55x = 832,816,223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,816,223.11/33,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,043.68

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