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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,027.98, 45,579.40 and 18,882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,027.98, 45,579.40 and 18,882.14 is: 26,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,027.98 : 45,579.40 = 18,882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,027.98/45,579.40 = 18,882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,027.98x = 45,579.40 × 18,882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,027.98x = 860,636,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,636,611.92/33,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.80

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