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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,259.57, 45,896.37 and 18,917.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,259.57, 45,896.37 and 18,917.47 is: 26,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,259.57 : 45,896.37 = 18,917.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,259.57/45,896.37 = 18,917.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,259.57x = 45,896.37 × 18,917.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,259.57x = 868,243,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,243,202.58/33,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.06

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