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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,870.92, 46,741.26 and 18,763.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,870.92, 46,741.26 and 18,763.53 is: 25,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,870.92 : 46,741.26 = 18,763.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,870.92/46,741.26 = 18,763.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,870.92x = 46,741.26 × 18,763.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,870.92x = 877,031,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,031,034.25/33,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.34

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