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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,002.87, 45,546.37 and 18,855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,002.87, 45,546.37 and 18,855.41 is: 26,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,002.87 : 45,546.37 = 18,855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,002.87/45,546.37 = 18,855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,002.87x = 45,546.37 × 18,855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,002.87x = 858,795,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,795,205.49/33,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.84

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