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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.55, 45,894.63 and 18,149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.55, 45,894.63 and 18,149.34 is: 25,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.55 : 45,894.63 = 18,149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.55/45,894.63 = 18,149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.55x = 45,894.63 × 18,149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.55x = 832,957,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,957,202.00/33,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.41

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