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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,242.82, 45,879.33 and 18,908.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,242.82, 45,879.33 and 18,908.25 is: 26,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,242.82 : 45,879.33 = 18,908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,242.82/45,879.33 = 18,908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,242.82x = 45,879.33 × 18,908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,242.82x = 867,497,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,497,841.47/33,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,095.80

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