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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,849.72, 46,711.08 and 18,741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,849.72, 46,711.08 and 18,741.32 is: 25,862.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,849.72 : 46,711.08 = 18,741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,849.72/46,711.08 = 18,741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,849.72x = 46,711.08 × 18,741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,849.72x = 875,427,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,427,297.83/33,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.17

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