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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,013.92, 45,558.63 and 18,673.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,013.92, 45,558.63 and 18,673.53 is: 25,769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,013.92 : 45,558.63 = 18,673.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,013.92/45,558.63 = 18,673.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,013.92x = 45,558.63 × 18,673.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,013.92x = 850,740,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,740,444.06/33,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.14

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