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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,247.72, 45,883.92 and 18,908.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,247.72, 45,883.92 and 18,908.38 is: 26,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,247.72 : 45,883.92 = 18,908.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,247.72/45,883.92 = 18,908.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,247.72x = 45,883.92 × 18,908.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,247.72x = 867,590,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,590,595.25/33,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,094.74

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