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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,517.89, 46,246.41 and 18,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,517.89, 46,246.41 and 18,982.32 is: 26,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,517.89 : 46,246.41 = 18,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,517.89/46,246.41 = 18,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,517.89x = 46,246.41 × 18,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,517.89x = 877,864,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,864,153.47/33,517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,190.91

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