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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,927.81, 46,825.98 and 18,825.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,927.81, 46,825.98 and 18,825.33 is: 25,982.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,927.81 : 46,825.98 = 18,825.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,927.81/46,825.98 = 18,825.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,927.81x = 46,825.98 × 18,825.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,927.81x = 881,514,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,514,526.07/33,927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.06

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