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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.93, 45,895.63 and 18,916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.93, 45,895.63 and 18,916.39 is: 26,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.93 : 45,895.63 = 18,916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.93/45,895.63 = 18,916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.93x = 45,895.63 × 18,916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.93x = 868,179,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,179,423.76/33,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.22

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