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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,029.19, 45,579.51 and 18,881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,029.19, 45,579.51 and 18,881.19 is: 26,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,029.19 : 45,579.51 = 18,881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,029.19/45,579.51 = 18,881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,029.19x = 45,579.51 × 18,881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,029.19x = 860,595,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,595,388.42/33,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.60

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