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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,255.59, 45,892.85 and 18,148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,255.59, 45,892.85 and 18,148.59 is: 25,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,255.59 : 45,892.85 = 18,148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,255.59/45,892.85 = 18,148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,255.59x = 45,892.85 × 18,148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,255.59x = 832,890,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,890,518.58/33,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,045.13

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