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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,036.94, 45,590.20 and 18,888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,036.94, 45,590.20 and 18,888.94 is: 26,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,036.94 : 45,590.20 = 18,888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,036.94/45,590.20 = 18,888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,036.94x = 45,590.20 × 18,888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,036.94x = 861,150,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,150,552.39/33,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.29

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