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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,257.68, 45,896.66 and 18,917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,257.68, 45,896.66 and 18,917.14 is: 26,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,257.68 : 45,896.66 = 18,917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,257.68/45,896.66 = 18,917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,257.68x = 45,896.66 × 18,917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,257.68x = 868,233,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,233,475.30/33,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.26

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