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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,871.98, 46,740.99 and 18,763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,871.98, 46,740.99 and 18,763.23 is: 25,891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,871.98 : 46,740.99 = 18,763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,871.98/46,740.99 = 18,763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,871.98x = 46,740.99 × 18,763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,871.98x = 877,011,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,011,945.80/33,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,891.96

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