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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,127.65, 45,717.29 and 18,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,127.65, 45,717.29 and 18,983.23 is: 26,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,127.65 : 45,717.29 = 18,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,127.65/45,717.29 = 18,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,127.65x = 45,717.29 × 18,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,127.65x = 867,861,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,861,831.05/33,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,197.51

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