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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,252.52, 45,888.92 and 18,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,252.52, 45,888.92 and 18,913.08 is: 26,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,252.52 : 45,888.92 = 18,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,252.52/45,888.92 = 18,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,252.52x = 45,888.92 × 18,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,252.52x = 867,900,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,900,815.07/33,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.30

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