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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.09, 45,936.98 and 18,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.09, 45,936.98 and 18,951.08 is: 26,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.09 : 45,936.98 = 18,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.09/45,936.98 = 18,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.09x = 45,936.98 × 18,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.09x = 870,555,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,555,382.94/33,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.02

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