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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.42, 45,621.23 and 18,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.42, 45,621.23 and 18,913.37 is: 26,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.42 : 45,621.23 = 18,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.42/45,621.23 = 18,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.42x = 45,621.23 × 18,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.42x = 862,850,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,850,880.17/33,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.21

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