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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,008.85, 45,555.35 and 18,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,008.85, 45,555.35 and 18,858.96 is: 26,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,008.85 : 45,555.35 = 18,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,008.85/45,555.35 = 18,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,008.85x = 45,555.35 × 18,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,008.85x = 859,126,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,126,429.14/33,008.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.15

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