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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,325.59, 45,989.31 and 18,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,325.59, 45,989.31 and 18,218.32 is: 25,141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,325.59 : 45,989.31 = 18,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,325.59/45,989.31 = 18,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,325.59x = 45,989.31 × 18,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,325.59x = 837,847,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,847,919.50/33,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.28

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