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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,726.21, 46,541.52 and 18,619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,726.21, 46,541.52 and 18,619.34 is: 25,694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,726.21 : 46,541.52 = 18,619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,726.21/46,541.52 = 18,619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,726.21x = 46,541.52 × 18,619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,726.21x = 866,572,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,572,152.29/33,726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,694.33

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