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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,726.81, 46,542.74 and 18,619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,726.81, 46,542.74 and 18,619.49 is: 25,694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,726.81 : 46,542.74 = 18,619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,726.81/46,542.74 = 18,619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,726.81x = 46,542.74 × 18,619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,726.81x = 866,601,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,601,756.19/33,726.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,694.74

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