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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,246.54, 45,878.40 and 18,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,246.54, 45,878.40 and 18,906.12 is: 26,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,246.54 : 45,878.40 = 18,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,246.54/45,878.40 = 18,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,246.54x = 45,878.40 × 18,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,246.54x = 867,382,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,382,535.81/33,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.41

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