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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,753.38, 46,579.68 and 18,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,753.38, 46,579.68 and 18,849.38 is: 26,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,753.38 : 46,579.68 = 18,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,753.38/46,579.68 = 18,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,753.38x = 46,579.68 × 18,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,753.38x = 877,997,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,997,855.70/33,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.15

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