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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,845.91, 46,706.73 and 18,738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,845.91, 46,706.73 and 18,738.24 is: 25,858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,845.91 : 46,706.73 = 18,738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,845.91/46,706.73 = 18,738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,845.91x = 46,706.73 × 18,738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,845.91x = 875,201,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,201,916.36/33,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.42

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