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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,511.09, 46,246.27 and 18,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,511.09, 46,246.27 and 18,974.16 is: 26,184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,511.09 : 46,246.27 = 18,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,511.09/46,246.27 = 18,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,511.09x = 46,246.27 × 18,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,511.09x = 877,484,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,484,126.38/33,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,184.89

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