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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.98, 45,552.90 and 18,862.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.98, 45,552.90 and 18,862.82 is: 26,030.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.98 : 45,552.90 = 18,862.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.98/45,552.90 = 18,862.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.98x = 45,552.90 × 18,862.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.98x = 859,255,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,255,925.41/33,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.19

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