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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,254.65, 45,889.99 and 18,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,254.65, 45,889.99 and 18,146.94 is: 25,041.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,254.65 : 45,889.99 = 18,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,254.65/45,889.99 = 18,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,254.65x = 45,889.99 × 18,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,254.65x = 832,762,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,762,779.75/33,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.99

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