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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,915.68, 46,804.20 and 18,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,915.68, 46,804.20 and 18,809 is: 25,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,915.68 : 46,804.20 = 18,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,915.68/46,804.20 = 18,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,915.68x = 46,804.20 × 18,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,915.68x = 880,340,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,340,197.80/33,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.73

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