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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,011.43, 45,554.97 and 18,863.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,011.43, 45,554.97 and 18,863.37 is: 26,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,011.43 : 45,554.97 = 18,863.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,011.43/45,554.97 = 18,863.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,011.43x = 45,554.97 × 18,863.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,011.43x = 859,320,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,320,254.45/33,011.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.99

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