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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,304.35, 45,958.68 and 18,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,304.35, 45,958.68 and 18,966.14 is: 26,172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,304.35 : 45,958.68 = 18,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,304.35/45,958.68 = 18,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,304.35x = 45,958.68 × 18,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,304.35x = 871,658,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,658,529.30/33,304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,172.51

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