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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,056.51, 45,617.18 and 18,908.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,056.51, 45,617.18 and 18,908.51 is: 26,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,056.51 : 45,617.18 = 18,908.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,056.51/45,617.18 = 18,908.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,056.51x = 45,617.18 × 18,908.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,056.51x = 862,552,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,552,581.57/33,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.28

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