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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,907.68, 46,791.36 and 18,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,907.68, 46,791.36 and 18,801 is: 25,944.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,907.68 : 46,791.36 = 18,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,907.68/46,791.36 = 18,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,907.68x = 46,791.36 × 18,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,907.68x = 879,724,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,724,359.36/33,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,944.69

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