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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,748.39, 46,572.78 and 18,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,748.39, 46,572.78 and 18,844.39 is: 26,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,748.39 : 46,572.78 = 18,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,748.39/46,572.78 = 18,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,748.39x = 46,572.78 × 18,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,748.39x = 877,635,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,635,629.70/33,748.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.26

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