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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,481.81, 46,205.74 and 18,944.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,481.81, 46,205.74 and 18,944.81 is: 26,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,481.81 : 46,205.74 = 18,944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,481.81/46,205.74 = 18,944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,481.81x = 46,205.74 × 18,944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,481.81x = 875,359,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,359,061.09/33,481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.32

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