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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.06, 45,542.79 and 18,854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.06, 45,542.79 and 18,854.14 is: 26,017.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.06 : 45,542.79 = 18,854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.06/45,542.79 = 18,854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.06x = 45,542.79 × 18,854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.06x = 858,670,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,670,138.65/33,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.11

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