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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,133.62, 45,725.65 and 18,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,133.62, 45,725.65 and 18,989.19 is: 26,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,133.62 : 45,725.65 = 18,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,133.62/45,725.65 = 18,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,133.62x = 45,725.65 × 18,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,133.62x = 868,293,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,293,055.72/33,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.80

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