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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.62, 45,895.10 and 18,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.62, 45,895.10 and 18,150.25 is: 25,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.62 : 45,895.10 = 18,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.62/45,895.10 = 18,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.62x = 45,895.10 × 18,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.62x = 833,007,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,007,469.41/33,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.87

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