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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,294.91, 45,943.96 and 18,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,294.91, 45,943.96 and 18,761.46 is: 25,889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,294.91 : 45,943.96 = 18,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,294.91/45,943.96 = 18,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,294.91x = 45,943.96 × 18,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,294.91x = 861,975,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,975,491.87/33,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,889.11

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