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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.68, 45,546.16 and 18,667.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.68, 45,546.16 and 18,667.33 is: 25,760.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.68 : 45,546.16 = 18,667.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.68/45,546.16 = 18,667.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.68x = 45,546.16 × 18,667.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.68x = 850,225,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,225,198.95/33,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,760.75

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