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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,003.84, 45,529.20 and 18,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,003.84, 45,529.20 and 18,852.96 is: 26,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,003.84 : 45,529.20 = 18,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,003.84/45,529.20 = 18,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,003.84x = 45,529.20 × 18,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,003.84x = 858,360,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,360,186.43/33,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.89

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