Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,628.96, 46,406.16 and 18,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,628.96, 46,406.16 and 18,724 is: 25,838.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,628.96 : 46,406.16 = 18,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,628.96/46,406.16 = 18,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,628.96x = 46,406.16 × 18,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,628.96x = 868,908,939.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,908,939.84/33,628.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,838.12
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