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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.06, 45,893.15 and 18,148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.06, 45,893.15 and 18,148.41 is: 25,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.06 : 45,893.15 = 18,148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.06/45,893.15 = 18,148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.06x = 45,893.15 × 18,148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.06x = 832,887,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,887,679.71/33,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,044.69

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