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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.16, 45,899.78 and 18,924.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.16, 45,899.78 and 18,924.15 is: 26,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.16 : 45,899.78 = 18,924.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.16/45,899.78 = 18,924.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.16x = 45,899.78 × 18,924.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.16x = 868,614,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,614,270.10/33,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.83

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