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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,457.69, 46,172.46 and 18,920.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,457.69, 46,172.46 and 18,920.71 is: 26,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,457.69 : 46,172.46 = 18,920.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,457.69/46,172.46 = 18,920.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,457.69x = 46,172.46 × 18,920.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,457.69x = 873,615,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,615,725.65/33,457.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.06

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