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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,033.36, 45,584.58 and 18,887.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,033.36, 45,584.58 and 18,887.13 is: 26,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,033.36 : 45,584.58 = 18,887.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,033.36/45,584.58 = 18,887.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,033.36x = 45,584.58 × 18,887.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,033.36x = 860,961,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,961,888.46/33,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.41

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