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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,869.61, 46,739.55 and 18,762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,869.61, 46,739.55 and 18,762.22 is: 25,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,869.61 : 46,739.55 = 18,762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,869.61/46,739.55 = 18,762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,869.61x = 46,739.55 × 18,762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,869.61x = 876,937,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,937,719.80/33,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,891.58

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