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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,324.83, 45,991.11 and 18,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,324.83, 45,991.11 and 18,989.04 is: 26,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,324.83 : 45,991.11 = 18,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,324.83/45,991.11 = 18,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,324.83x = 45,991.11 × 18,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,324.83x = 873,327,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,327,027.43/33,324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.50

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