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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,871.67, 46,745.77 and 18,769.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,871.67, 46,745.77 and 18,769.06 is: 25,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,871.67 : 46,745.77 = 18,769.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,871.67/46,745.77 = 18,769.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,871.67x = 46,745.77 × 18,769.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,871.67x = 877,374,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,374,068.03/33,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.89

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