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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,851.97, 46,713.93 and 18,744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,851.97, 46,713.93 and 18,744.36 is: 25,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,851.97 : 46,713.93 = 18,744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,851.97/46,713.93 = 18,744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,851.97x = 46,713.93 × 18,744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,851.97x = 875,622,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,622,720.93/33,851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.23

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