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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,845.82, 46,709.18 and 18,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,845.82, 46,709.18 and 18,741.56 is: 25,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,845.82 : 46,709.18 = 18,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,845.82/46,709.18 = 18,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,845.82x = 46,709.18 × 18,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,845.82x = 875,402,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,402,899.52/33,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.43

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