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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,109.83, 45,691.90 and 18,962.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,109.83, 45,691.90 and 18,962.37 is: 26,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,109.83 : 45,691.90 = 18,962.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,109.83/45,691.90 = 18,962.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,109.83x = 45,691.90 × 18,962.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,109.83x = 866,426,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,426,666.40/33,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,168.26

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