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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,113.83, 45,697.43 and 18,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,113.83, 45,697.43 and 18,966.37 is: 26,173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,113.83 : 45,697.43 = 18,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,113.83/45,697.43 = 18,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,113.83x = 45,697.43 × 18,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,113.83x = 866,714,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,714,365.43/33,113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.79

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