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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,246.82, 45,878.72 and 18,904.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,246.82, 45,878.72 and 18,904.66 is: 26,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,246.82 : 45,878.72 = 18,904.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,246.82/45,878.72 = 18,904.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,246.82x = 45,878.72 × 18,904.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,246.82x = 867,321,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,321,499.95/33,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,087.35

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