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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,751.69, 46,577.33 and 18,847.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,751.69, 46,577.33 and 18,847.69 is: 26,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,751.69 : 46,577.33 = 18,847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,751.69/46,577.33 = 18,847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,751.69x = 46,577.33 × 18,847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,751.69x = 877,874,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,874,936.86/33,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.81

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