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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,868.94, 46,738.27 and 18,555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,868.94, 46,738.27 and 18,555.38 is: 25,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,868.94 : 46,738.27 = 18,555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,868.94/46,738.27 = 18,555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,868.94x = 46,738.27 × 18,555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,868.94x = 867,246,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,246,220.79/33,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.95

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