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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.27, 45,916.51 and 18,932.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.27, 45,916.51 and 18,932.79 is: 26,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.27 : 45,916.51 = 18,932.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.27/45,916.51 = 18,932.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.27x = 45,916.51 × 18,932.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.27x = 869,327,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,327,546.70/33,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,126.90

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