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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,849.79, 46,711.16 and 18,741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,849.79, 46,711.16 and 18,741.37 is: 25,862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,849.79 : 46,711.16 = 18,741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,849.79/46,711.16 = 18,741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,849.79x = 46,711.16 × 18,741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,849.79x = 875,431,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,431,132.69/33,849.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.23

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