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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,252.40, 45,889.33 and 18,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,252.40, 45,889.33 and 18,914.30 is: 26,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,252.40 : 45,889.33 = 18,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,252.40/45,889.33 = 18,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,252.40x = 45,889.33 × 18,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,252.40x = 867,964,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,964,520.70/33,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.31

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