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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,016.88, 45,560.92 and 18,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,016.88, 45,560.92 and 18,676.64 is: 25,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,016.88 : 45,560.92 = 18,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,016.88/45,560.92 = 18,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,016.88x = 45,560.92 × 18,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,016.88x = 850,924,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,924,900.91/33,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.42

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