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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,057.96, 45,607.08 and 18,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,057.96, 45,607.08 and 18,903.24 is: 26,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,057.96 : 45,607.08 = 18,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,057.96/45,607.08 = 18,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,057.96x = 45,607.08 × 18,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,057.96x = 862,121,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,121,578.94/33,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.09

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