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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,963.54, 46,869.89 and 18,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,963.54, 46,869.89 and 18,650.74 is: 25,738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,963.54 : 46,869.89 = 18,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,963.54/46,869.89 = 18,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,963.54x = 46,869.89 × 18,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,963.54x = 874,158,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,158,132.22/33,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.13

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