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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,026.94, 45,577.15 and 18,880.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,026.94, 45,577.15 and 18,880.09 is: 26,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,026.94 : 45,577.15 = 18,880.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,026.94/45,577.15 = 18,880.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,026.94x = 45,577.15 × 18,880.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,026.94x = 860,500,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,500,532.80/33,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,054.50

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