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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,848.52, 46,709.70 and 18,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,848.52, 46,709.70 and 18,740 is: 25,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,848.52 : 46,709.70 = 18,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,848.52/46,709.70 = 18,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,848.52x = 46,709.70 × 18,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,848.52x = 875,339,778
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,339,778/33,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,860.50

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