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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,016.08, 45,561.52 and 18,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,016.08, 45,561.52 and 18,675.64 is: 25,772.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,016.08 : 45,561.52 = 18,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,016.08/45,561.52 = 18,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,016.08x = 45,561.52 × 18,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,016.08x = 850,890,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,890,545.37/33,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.00

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