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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.64, 45,546.48 and 18,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.64, 45,546.48 and 18,857.44 is: 26,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.64 : 45,546.48 = 18,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.64/45,546.48 = 18,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.64x = 45,546.48 × 18,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.64x = 858,890,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,890,013.81/33,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.31

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