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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,853.51, 46,717.72 and 18,949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,853.51, 46,717.72 and 18,949.51 is: 26,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,853.51 : 46,717.72 = 18,949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,853.51/46,717.72 = 18,949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,853.51x = 46,717.72 × 18,949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,853.51x = 885,277,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,277,902.32/33,853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.25

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