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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,248.54, 45,881.16 and 18,908.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,248.54, 45,881.16 and 18,908.12 is: 26,092.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,248.54 : 45,881.16 = 18,908.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,248.54/45,881.16 = 18,908.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,248.54x = 45,881.16 × 18,908.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,248.54x = 867,526,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,526,479.02/33,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.17

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