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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,782.24, 46,620.48 and 18,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,782.24, 46,620.48 and 18,878.24 is: 26,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,782.24 : 46,620.48 = 18,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,782.24/46,620.48 = 18,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,782.24x = 46,620.48 × 18,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,782.24x = 880,112,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,112,610.36/33,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.52

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