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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,855.52, 46,716.24 and 18,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,855.52, 46,716.24 and 18,951.52 is: 26,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,855.52 : 46,716.24 = 18,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,855.52/46,716.24 = 18,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,855.52x = 46,716.24 × 18,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,855.52x = 885,343,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,343,756.68/33,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.65

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