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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,847.75, 46,709.94 and 18,943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,847.75, 46,709.94 and 18,943.75 is: 26,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,847.75 : 46,709.94 = 18,943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,847.75/46,709.94 = 18,943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,847.75x = 46,709.94 × 18,943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,847.75x = 884,861,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,861,425.88/33,847.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.40

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