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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,845.93, 46,709.11 and 18,740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,845.93, 46,709.11 and 18,740.25 is: 25,862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,845.93 : 46,709.11 = 18,740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,845.93/46,709.11 = 18,740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,845.93x = 46,709.11 × 18,740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,845.93x = 875,340,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,340,605.88/33,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.51

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