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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,111.33, 45,693.98 and 18,963.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,111.33, 45,693.98 and 18,963.87 is: 26,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,111.33 : 45,693.98 = 18,963.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,111.33/45,693.98 = 18,963.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,111.33x = 45,693.98 × 18,963.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,111.33x = 866,534,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,534,601.68/33,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,170.34

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