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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,862.71, 46,727.92 and 18,754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,862.71, 46,727.92 and 18,754.19 is: 25,879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,862.71 : 46,727.92 = 18,754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,862.71/46,727.92 = 18,754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,862.71x = 46,727.92 × 18,754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,862.71x = 876,344,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,344,289.98/33,862.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.33

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