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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,099.41, 45,666 and 18,757.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,099.41, 45,666 and 18,757.73 is: 25,879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,099.41 : 45,666 = 18,757.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,099.41/45,666 = 18,757.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,099.41x = 45,666 × 18,757.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,099.41x = 856,590,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,590,269.85/33,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.33

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