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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,015.24, 45,560.22 and 18,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,015.24, 45,560.22 and 18,867.24 is: 26,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,015.24 : 45,560.22 = 18,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,015.24/45,560.22 = 18,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,015.24x = 45,560.22 × 18,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,015.24x = 859,595,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,595,605.19/33,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.33

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