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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,703, 46,510.14 and 18,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,703, 46,510.14 and 18,799 is: 25,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,703 : 46,510.14 = 18,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,703/46,510.14 = 18,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,703x = 46,510.14 × 18,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,703x = 874,344,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,344,121.86/33,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.62

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