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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,034.88, 45,587.34 and 18,886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,034.88, 45,587.34 and 18,886.82 is: 26,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,034.88 : 45,587.34 = 18,886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,034.88/45,587.34 = 18,886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,034.88x = 45,587.34 × 18,886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,034.88x = 860,999,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,999,884.86/33,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.36

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