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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.80, 50,987.70 and 18,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.80, 50,987.70 and 18,245.40 is: 27,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.80 : 50,987.70 = 18,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.80/50,987.70 = 18,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.80x = 50,987.70 × 18,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.80x = 930,290,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,290,981.58/33,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,368.10

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