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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,022.87, 45,571.55 and 18,876.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,022.87, 45,571.55 and 18,876.01 is: 26,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,022.87 : 45,571.55 = 18,876.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,022.87/45,571.55 = 18,876.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,022.87x = 45,571.55 × 18,876.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,022.87x = 860,209,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,209,123.85/33,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.89

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