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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.61, 45,997.39 and 18,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.61, 45,997.39 and 18,995.80 is: 26,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.61 : 45,997.39 = 18,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.61/45,997.39 = 18,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.61x = 45,997.39 × 18,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.61x = 873,757,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,757,463.44/33,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.29

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