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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,029.85, 45,581.17 and 18,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,029.85, 45,581.17 and 18,883 is: 26,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,029.85 : 45,581.17 = 18,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,029.85/45,581.17 = 18,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,029.85x = 45,581.17 × 18,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,029.85x = 860,709,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,709,233.11/33,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.53

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