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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.33, 46,001.45 and 18,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.33, 46,001.45 and 18,996.55 is: 26,216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.33 : 46,001.45 = 18,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.33/46,001.45 = 18,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.33x = 46,001.45 × 18,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.33x = 873,868,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,868,777.49/33,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.85

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