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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,832.68, 46,688.16 and 18,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,832.68, 46,688.16 and 18,726 is: 25,841.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,832.68 : 46,688.16 = 18,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,832.68/46,688.16 = 18,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,832.68x = 46,688.16 × 18,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,832.68x = 874,282,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,282,484.16/33,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.36

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