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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,932.96, 46,825.89 and 18,825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,932.96, 46,825.89 and 18,825.35 is: 25,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,932.96 : 46,825.89 = 18,825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,932.96/46,825.89 = 18,825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,932.96x = 46,825.89 × 18,825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,932.96x = 881,513,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,513,534.18/33,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.10

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