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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,023.98, 45,573.87 and 18,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,023.98, 45,573.87 and 18,878.14 is: 26,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,023.98 : 45,573.87 = 18,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,023.98/45,573.87 = 18,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,023.98x = 45,573.87 × 18,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,023.98x = 860,349,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,349,898.20/33,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.28

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