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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,126.69, 45,716.04 and 18,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,126.69, 45,716.04 and 18,982.27 is: 26,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,126.69 : 45,716.04 = 18,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,126.69/45,716.04 = 18,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,126.69x = 45,716.04 × 18,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,126.69x = 867,794,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,794,271.76/33,126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.22

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