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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,775.24, 46,609.72 and 18,871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,775.24, 46,609.72 and 18,871.24 is: 26,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,775.24 : 46,609.72 = 18,871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,775.24/46,609.72 = 18,871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,775.24x = 46,609.72 × 18,871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,775.24x = 879,583,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,583,212.45/33,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.25

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