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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,850.76, 46,714.08 and 18,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,850.76, 46,714.08 and 18,946.76 is: 26,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,850.76 : 46,714.08 = 18,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,850.76/46,714.08 = 18,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,850.76x = 46,714.08 × 18,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,850.76x = 885,080,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,080,462.38/33,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.55

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