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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,726.41, 46,541.69 and 18,618.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,726.41, 46,541.69 and 18,618.19 is: 25,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,726.41 : 46,541.69 = 18,618.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,726.41/46,541.69 = 18,618.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,726.41x = 46,541.69 × 18,618.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,726.41x = 866,521,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,521,887.71/33,726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,692.68

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