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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,140.78, 45,732.93 and 18,983.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,140.78, 45,732.93 and 18,983.78 is: 26,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,140.78 : 45,732.93 = 18,983.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,140.78/45,732.93 = 18,983.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,140.78x = 45,732.93 × 18,983.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,140.78x = 868,183,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,183,881.88/33,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.85

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