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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,097.91, 45,663.93 and 18,756.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,097.91, 45,663.93 and 18,756.23 is: 25,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,097.91 : 45,663.93 = 18,756.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,097.91/45,663.93 = 18,756.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,097.91x = 45,663.93 × 18,756.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,097.91x = 856,482,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,482,945.46/33,097.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.26

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