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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,062, 45,633.44 and 18,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,062, 45,633.44 and 18,923 is: 26,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,062 : 45,633.44 = 18,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,062/45,633.44 = 18,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,062x = 45,633.44 × 18,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,062x = 863,521,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,521,585.12/33,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.25

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