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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,056.44, 45,617.88 and 18,909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,056.44, 45,617.88 and 18,909.28 is: 26,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,056.44 : 45,617.88 = 18,909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,056.44/45,617.88 = 18,909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,056.44x = 45,617.88 × 18,909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,056.44x = 862,601,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,601,393.86/33,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,094.81

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