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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.62, 45,894.40 and 18,149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.62, 45,894.40 and 18,149.40 is: 25,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.62 : 45,894.40 = 18,149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.62/45,894.40 = 18,149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.62x = 45,894.40 × 18,149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.62x = 832,955,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,955,823.36/33,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.32

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