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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,029.44, 45,580.66 and 18,882.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,029.44, 45,580.66 and 18,882.59 is: 26,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,029.44 : 45,580.66 = 18,882.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,029.44/45,580.66 = 18,882.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,029.44x = 45,580.66 × 18,882.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,029.44x = 860,680,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,680,639.60/33,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.99

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