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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,774.77, 46,609.82 and 18,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,774.77, 46,609.82 and 18,668.27 is: 25,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,774.77 : 46,609.82 = 18,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,774.77/46,609.82 = 18,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,774.77x = 46,609.82 × 18,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,774.77x = 870,124,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,124,378.02/33,774.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.56

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