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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,848.69, 46,710.63 and 18,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,848.69, 46,710.63 and 18,741.06 is: 25,862.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,848.69 : 46,710.63 = 18,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,848.69/46,710.63 = 18,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,848.69x = 46,710.63 × 18,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,848.69x = 875,406,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,406,719.47/33,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.36

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