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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.72, 45,546.44 and 18,857.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.72, 45,546.44 and 18,857.24 is: 26,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.72 : 45,546.44 = 18,857.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.72/45,546.44 = 18,857.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.72x = 45,546.44 × 18,857.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.72x = 858,880,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,880,150.23/33,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.95

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