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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,862.79, 46,727.10 and 18,755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,862.79, 46,727.10 and 18,755.06 is: 25,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,862.79 : 46,727.10 = 18,755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,862.79/46,727.10 = 18,755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,862.79x = 46,727.10 × 18,755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,862.79x = 876,369,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,369,330.49/33,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.01

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