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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,029.51, 45,579.92 and 18,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,029.51, 45,579.92 and 18,881.44 is: 26,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,029.51 : 45,579.92 = 18,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,029.51/45,579.92 = 18,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,029.51x = 45,579.92 × 18,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,029.51x = 860,614,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,614,316.33/33,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.93

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