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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256, 45,893.28 and 18,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256, 45,893.28 and 18,352 is: 25,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256 : 45,893.28 = 18,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256/45,893.28 = 18,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256x = 45,893.28 × 18,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256x = 842,233,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,233,474.56/33,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.76

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