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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,759.31, 46,587.85 and 18,855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,759.31, 46,587.85 and 18,855.31 is: 26,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,759.31 : 46,587.85 = 18,855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,759.31/46,587.85 = 18,855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,759.31x = 46,587.85 × 18,855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,759.31x = 878,428,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,428,353.98/33,759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.33

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