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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,096.96, 45,677.68 and 18,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,096.96, 45,677.68 and 18,954.32 is: 26,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,096.96 : 45,677.68 = 18,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,096.96/45,677.68 = 18,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,096.96x = 45,677.68 × 18,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,096.96x = 865,789,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,789,363.58/33,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.18

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