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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.53, 45,996.31 and 18,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.53, 45,996.31 and 18,992.54 is: 26,212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.53 : 45,996.31 = 18,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.53/45,996.31 = 18,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.53x = 45,996.31 × 18,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.53x = 873,586,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,586,757.53/33,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,212.17

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