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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,227.97, 45,853.58 and 18,889.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,227.97, 45,853.58 and 18,889.37 is: 26,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,227.97 : 45,853.58 = 18,889.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,227.97/45,853.58 = 18,889.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,227.97x = 45,853.58 × 18,889.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,227.97x = 866,145,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,145,238.44/33,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.75

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