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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063, 45,634.82 and 18,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063, 45,634.82 and 18,924 is: 26,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063 : 45,634.82 = 18,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063/45,634.82 = 18,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063x = 45,634.82 × 18,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063x = 863,593,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,593,333.68/33,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,119.63

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