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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,855.84, 50,802.96 and 18,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,855.84, 50,802.96 and 18,273.12 is: 27,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,855.84 : 50,802.96 = 18,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,855.84/50,802.96 = 18,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,855.84x = 50,802.96 × 18,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,855.84x = 928,328,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,328,584.44/33,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,420.04

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