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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,020.16, 45,567.82 and 18,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,020.16, 45,567.82 and 18,873.30 is: 26,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,020.16 : 45,567.82 = 18,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,020.16/45,567.82 = 18,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,020.16x = 45,567.82 × 18,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,020.16x = 860,015,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,015,225.51/33,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.16

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