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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,058.44, 45,609.48 and 18,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,058.44, 45,609.48 and 18,901.20 is: 26,077.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,058.44 : 45,609.48 = 18,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,058.44/45,609.48 = 18,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,058.44x = 45,609.48 × 18,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,058.44x = 862,073,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,073,903.38/33,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,077.27

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