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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,047.76, 45,605.79 and 18,900.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,047.76, 45,605.79 and 18,900.57 is: 26,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,047.76 : 45,605.79 = 18,900.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,047.76/45,605.79 = 18,900.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,047.76x = 45,605.79 × 18,900.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,047.76x = 861,975,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,975,426.30/33,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.72

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