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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,109.16, 45,689.49 and 18,959.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,109.16, 45,689.49 and 18,959.27 is: 26,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,109.16 : 45,689.49 = 18,959.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,109.16/45,689.49 = 18,959.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,109.16x = 45,689.49 × 18,959.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,109.16x = 866,239,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,239,148.62/33,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.13

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