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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.68, 45,548.87 and 18,857.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.68, 45,548.87 and 18,857.22 is: 26,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.68 : 45,548.87 = 18,857.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.68/45,548.87 = 18,857.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.68x = 45,548.87 × 18,857.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.68x = 858,925,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,925,062.34/33,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.34

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