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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,006.57, 45,552.29 and 18,861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,006.57, 45,552.29 and 18,861.45 is: 26,030.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,006.57 : 45,552.29 = 18,861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,006.57/45,552.29 = 18,861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,006.57x = 45,552.29 × 18,861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,006.57x = 859,182,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,182,145.91/33,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.64

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