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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,122.89, 45,709.77 and 18,976.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,122.89, 45,709.77 and 18,976.63 is: 26,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,122.89 : 45,709.77 = 18,976.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,122.89/45,709.77 = 18,976.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,122.89x = 45,709.77 × 18,976.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,122.89x = 867,417,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,417,392.68/33,122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,187.85

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