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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,924.62, 46,821.57 and 18,822.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,924.62, 46,821.57 and 18,822.14 is: 25,977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,924.62 : 46,821.57 = 18,822.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,924.62/46,821.57 = 18,822.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,924.62x = 46,821.57 × 18,822.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,924.62x = 881,282,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,282,262.61/33,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.66

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