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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.73, 45,895.25 and 18,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.73, 45,895.25 and 18,150.36 is: 25,048.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.73 : 45,895.25 = 18,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.73/45,895.25 = 18,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.73x = 45,895.25 × 18,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.73x = 833,015,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,015,309.79/33,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.02

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