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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,005.70, 45,543.67 and 18,859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,005.70, 45,543.67 and 18,859.46 is: 26,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,005.70 : 45,543.67 = 18,859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,005.70/45,543.67 = 18,859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,005.70x = 45,543.67 × 18,859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,005.70x = 858,929,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,929,022.62/33,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.66

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