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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,033.76, 45,586.32 and 18,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,033.76, 45,586.32 and 18,693.46 is: 25,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,033.76 : 45,586.32 = 18,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,033.76/45,586.32 = 18,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,033.76x = 45,586.32 × 18,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,033.76x = 852,166,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,166,049.47/33,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.82

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