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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,916.71, 46,805.61 and 18,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,916.71, 46,805.61 and 18,810 is: 25,958.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,916.71 : 46,805.61 = 18,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,916.71/46,805.61 = 18,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,916.71x = 46,805.61 × 18,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,916.71x = 880,413,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,413,524.10/33,916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,958.11

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