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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,863.76, 50,887.62 and 18,079.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,863.76, 50,887.62 and 18,079.83 is: 27,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,863.76 : 50,887.62 = 18,079.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,863.76/50,887.62 = 18,079.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,863.76x = 50,887.62 × 18,079.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,863.76x = 920,039,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,039,518.70/33,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,168.85

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