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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,016.41, 45,551.57 and 18,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,016.41, 45,551.57 and 18,859.23 is: 26,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,016.41 : 45,551.57 = 18,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,016.41/45,551.57 = 18,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,016.41x = 45,551.57 × 18,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,016.41x = 859,067,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,067,441.19/33,016.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.41

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