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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,096.62, 45,672.22 and 18,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,096.62, 45,672.22 and 18,946.73 is: 26,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,096.62 : 45,672.22 = 18,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,096.62/45,672.22 = 18,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,096.62x = 45,672.22 × 18,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,096.62x = 865,339,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,339,287.65/33,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.85

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