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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,335.89, 46,003.54 and 18,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,335.89, 46,003.54 and 18,995.31 is: 26,213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,335.89 : 46,003.54 = 18,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,335.89/46,003.54 = 18,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,335.89x = 46,003.54 × 18,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,335.89x = 873,851,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,851,503.40/33,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.54

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