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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,285.06, 45,933.70 and 18,944.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,285.06, 45,933.70 and 18,944.19 is: 26,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,285.06 : 45,933.70 = 18,944.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,285.06/45,933.70 = 18,944.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,285.06x = 45,933.70 × 18,944.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,285.06x = 870,176,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,176,832.92/33,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.16

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