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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,624.69, 50,444.91 and 18,843.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,624.69, 50,444.91 and 18,843.81 is: 28,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,624.69 : 50,444.91 = 18,843.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,624.69/50,444.91 = 18,843.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,624.69x = 50,444.91 × 18,843.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,624.69x = 950,574,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,574,299.51/33,624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,270.13

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