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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,909.22, 46,792.82 and 18,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,909.22, 46,792.82 and 18,801 is: 25,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,909.22 : 46,792.82 = 18,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,909.22/46,792.82 = 18,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,909.22x = 46,792.82 × 18,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,909.22x = 879,751,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,751,808.82/33,909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,944.32

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