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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,536.18, 46,278.95 and 18,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,536.18, 46,278.95 and 18,999 is: 26,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,536.18 : 46,278.95 = 18,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,536.18/46,278.95 = 18,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,536.18x = 46,278.95 × 18,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,536.18x = 879,253,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,253,818.55/33,536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,218.07

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