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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,252.93, 45,889.61 and 18,912.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,252.93, 45,889.61 and 18,912.42 is: 26,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,252.93 : 45,889.61 = 18,912.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,252.93/45,889.61 = 18,912.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,252.93x = 45,889.61 × 18,912.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,252.93x = 867,883,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,883,483.39/33,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.46

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