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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,274.28, 45,922.53 and 18,937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,274.28, 45,922.53 and 18,937.62 is: 26,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,274.28 : 45,922.53 = 18,937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,274.28/45,922.53 = 18,937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,274.28x = 45,922.53 × 18,937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,274.28x = 869,663,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,663,422.58/33,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,136.21

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