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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,853.52, 46,717.84 and 18,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,853.52, 46,717.84 and 18,949.52 is: 26,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,853.52 : 46,717.84 = 18,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,853.52/46,717.84 = 18,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,853.52x = 46,717.84 × 18,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,853.52x = 885,280,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,280,643.44/33,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.33

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