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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.77, 45,915.82 and 18,932.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.77, 45,915.82 and 18,932.29 is: 26,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.77 : 45,915.82 = 18,932.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.77/45,915.82 = 18,932.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.77x = 45,915.82 × 18,932.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.77x = 869,291,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,291,457.71/33,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,126.21

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