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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,035.34, 45,588.83 and 18,888.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,035.34, 45,588.83 and 18,888.49 is: 26,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,035.34 : 45,588.83 = 18,888.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,035.34/45,588.83 = 18,888.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,035.34x = 45,588.83 × 18,888.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,035.34x = 861,104,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,104,122.11/33,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.15

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