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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,114.44, 45,699.72 and 18,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,114.44, 45,699.72 and 18,966.80 is: 26,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,114.44 : 45,699.72 = 18,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,114.44/45,699.72 = 18,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,114.44x = 45,699.72 × 18,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,114.44x = 866,777,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,777,449.30/33,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.21

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