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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,031.01, 45,581.99 and 18,882.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,031.01, 45,581.99 and 18,882.95 is: 26,058.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,031.01 : 45,581.99 = 18,882.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,031.01/45,581.99 = 18,882.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,031.01x = 45,581.99 × 18,882.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,031.01x = 860,722,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,722,115.75/33,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.01

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