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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,024.20, 45,569.16 and 18,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,024.20, 45,569.16 and 18,878 is: 26,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,024.20 : 45,569.16 = 18,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,024.20/45,569.16 = 18,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,024.20x = 45,569.16 × 18,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,024.20x = 860,254,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,254,602.48/33,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.22

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