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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,186.21, 45,797.50 and 18,845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,186.21, 45,797.50 and 18,845.56 is: 26,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,186.21 : 45,797.50 = 18,845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,186.21/45,797.50 = 18,845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,186.21x = 45,797.50 × 18,845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,186.21x = 863,079,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,079,614.90/33,186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.18

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