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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,229.78, 45,856.06 and 18,891.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,229.78, 45,856.06 and 18,891.17 is: 26,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,229.78 : 45,856.06 = 18,891.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,229.78/45,856.06 = 18,891.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,229.78x = 45,856.06 × 18,891.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,229.78x = 866,274,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,274,624.99/33,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,069.23

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