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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,849.28, 46,711.84 and 18,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,849.28, 46,711.84 and 18,945.28 is: 26,144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,849.28 : 46,711.84 = 18,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,849.28/46,711.84 = 18,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,849.28x = 46,711.84 × 18,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,849.28x = 884,968,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,968,888.12/33,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.39

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