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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,882.79, 46,759.73 and 18,775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,882.79, 46,759.73 and 18,775.41 is: 25,910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,882.79 : 46,759.73 = 18,775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,882.79/46,759.73 = 18,775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,882.79x = 46,759.73 × 18,775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,882.79x = 877,933,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,933,149.18/33,882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,910.89

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