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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,021.68, 45,573.12 and 18,871.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,021.68, 45,573.12 and 18,871.82 is: 26,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,021.68 : 45,573.12 = 18,871.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,021.68/45,573.12 = 18,871.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,021.68x = 45,573.12 × 18,871.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,021.68x = 860,047,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,047,717.48/33,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.94

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