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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,231.83, 45,862.66 and 18,896.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,231.83, 45,862.66 and 18,896.17 is: 26,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,231.83 : 45,862.66 = 18,896.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,231.83/45,862.66 = 18,896.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,231.83x = 45,862.66 × 18,896.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,231.83x = 866,628,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,628,620.01/33,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.27

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