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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,849.27, 46,711.96 and 18,945.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,849.27, 46,711.96 and 18,945.27 is: 26,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,849.27 : 46,711.96 = 18,945.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,849.27/46,711.96 = 18,945.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,849.27x = 46,711.96 × 18,945.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,849.27x = 884,970,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,970,599.70/33,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.45

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