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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,316.83, 45,977.14 and 18,976.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,316.83, 45,977.14 and 18,976.65 is: 26,187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,316.83 : 45,977.14 = 18,976.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,316.83/45,977.14 = 18,976.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,316.83x = 45,977.14 × 18,976.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,316.83x = 872,492,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,492,208.72/33,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,187.74

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