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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,093.77, 45,669.42 and 18,946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,093.77, 45,669.42 and 18,946.71 is: 26,146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,093.77 : 45,669.42 = 18,946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,093.77/45,669.42 = 18,946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,093.77x = 45,669.42 × 18,946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,093.77x = 865,285,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,285,256.61/33,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.47

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