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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,096.63, 45,672.21 and 18,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,096.63, 45,672.21 and 18,946.74 is: 26,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,096.63 : 45,672.21 = 18,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,096.63/45,672.21 = 18,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,096.63x = 45,672.21 × 18,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,096.63x = 865,339,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,339,488.10/33,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.85

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