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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,861.58, 46,727.70 and 18,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,861.58, 46,727.70 and 18,754.88 is: 25,881.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,861.58 : 46,727.70 = 18,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,861.58/46,727.70 = 18,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,861.58x = 46,727.70 × 18,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,861.58x = 876,372,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,372,406.18/33,861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,881.03

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