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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,786.76, 46,625.73 and 18,882.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,786.76, 46,625.73 and 18,882.76 is: 26,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,786.76 : 46,625.73 = 18,882.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,786.76/46,625.73 = 18,882.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,786.76x = 46,625.73 × 18,882.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,786.76x = 880,422,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,422,469.41/33,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.21

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