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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,068.94, 45,629.73 and 18,921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,068.94, 45,629.73 and 18,921.78 is: 26,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,068.94 : 45,629.73 = 18,921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,068.94/45,629.73 = 18,921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,068.94x = 45,629.73 × 18,921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,068.94x = 863,395,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,395,712.52/33,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.96

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