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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,950.76, 46,851.33 and 18,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,950.76, 46,851.33 and 18,842.54 is: 26,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,950.76 : 46,851.33 = 18,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,950.76/46,851.33 = 18,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,950.76x = 46,851.33 × 18,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,950.76x = 882,797,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,797,825.32/33,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,002.30

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