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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,124.19, 45,711.34 and 18,977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,124.19, 45,711.34 and 18,977.09 is: 26,188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,124.19 : 45,711.34 = 18,977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,124.19/45,711.34 = 18,977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,124.19x = 45,711.34 × 18,977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,124.19x = 867,468,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,468,213.20/33,124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,188.36

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