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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,832.59, 46,689.66 and 18,724.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,832.59, 46,689.66 and 18,724.87 is: 25,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,832.59 : 46,689.66 = 18,724.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,832.59/46,689.66 = 18,724.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,832.59x = 46,689.66 × 18,724.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,832.59x = 874,257,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,257,813.84/33,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.70

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