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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,014.16, 45,551.68 and 18,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,014.16, 45,551.68 and 18,674.28 is: 25,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,014.16 : 45,551.68 = 18,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,014.16/45,551.68 = 18,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,014.16x = 45,551.68 × 18,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,014.16x = 850,644,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,644,826.79/33,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,766.06

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