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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,870.93, 50,898.32 and 18,086.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,870.93, 50,898.32 and 18,086.95 is: 27,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,870.93 : 50,898.32 = 18,086.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,870.93/50,898.32 = 18,086.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,870.93x = 50,898.32 × 18,086.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,870.93x = 920,595,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,595,225.37/33,870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,179.50

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