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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,050.76, 45,609.92 and 18,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,050.76, 45,609.92 and 18,903.58 is: 26,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,050.76 : 45,609.92 = 18,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,050.76/45,609.92 = 18,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,050.76x = 45,609.92 × 18,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,050.76x = 862,190,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,190,771.51/33,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.87

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