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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,121.89, 45,694.72 and 18,778.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,121.89, 45,694.72 and 18,778.70 is: 25,906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,121.89 : 45,694.72 = 18,778.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,121.89/45,694.72 = 18,778.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,121.89x = 45,694.72 × 18,778.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,121.89x = 858,087,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,087,438.46/33,121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.96

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