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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,853.64, 46,717.90 and 18,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,853.64, 46,717.90 and 18,949.64 is: 26,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,853.64 : 46,717.90 = 18,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,853.64/46,717.90 = 18,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,853.64x = 46,717.90 × 18,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,853.64x = 885,287,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,287,105.59/33,853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.43

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