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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,069.96, 45,623.62 and 18,915.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,069.96, 45,623.62 and 18,915.24 is: 26,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,069.96 : 45,623.62 = 18,915.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,069.96/45,623.62 = 18,915.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,069.96x = 45,623.62 × 18,915.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,069.96x = 862,981,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,981,721.97/33,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,095.64

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