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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,069.78, 45,623.44 and 18,726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,069.78, 45,623.44 and 18,726.32 is: 25,835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,069.78 : 45,623.44 = 18,726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,069.78/45,623.44 = 18,726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,069.78x = 45,623.44 × 18,726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,069.78x = 854,358,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,358,815.19/33,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,835.03

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