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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,752.32, 46,579.20 and 18,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,752.32, 46,579.20 and 18,848 is: 26,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,752.32 : 46,579.20 = 18,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,752.32/46,579.20 = 18,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,752.32x = 46,579.20 × 18,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,752.32x = 877,924,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,924,761.60/33,752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.80

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