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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.92, 51,007.01 and 18,206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.92, 51,007.01 and 18,206.76 is: 27,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.92 : 51,007.01 = 18,206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.92/51,007.01 = 18,206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.92x = 51,007.01 × 18,206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.92x = 928,672,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,672,389.39/33,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,326.82

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