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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,131.83, 45,723.11 and 18,987.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,131.83, 45,723.11 and 18,987.41 is: 26,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,131.83 : 45,723.11 = 18,987.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,131.83/45,723.11 = 18,987.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,131.83x = 45,723.11 × 18,987.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,131.83x = 868,163,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,163,436.05/33,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,203.30

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