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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,049.07, 45,607.72 and 18,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,049.07, 45,607.72 and 18,901.92 is: 26,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,049.07 : 45,607.72 = 18,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,049.07/45,607.72 = 18,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,049.07x = 45,607.72 × 18,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,049.07x = 862,073,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,073,474.82/33,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,084.66

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