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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,748.96, 46,573.92 and 18,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,748.96, 46,573.92 and 18,642 is: 25,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,748.96 : 46,573.92 = 18,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,748.96/46,573.92 = 18,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,748.96x = 46,573.92 × 18,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,748.96x = 868,231,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,231,016.64/33,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,726.16

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