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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,759.56, 46,588.21 and 18,855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,759.56, 46,588.21 and 18,855.56 is: 26,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,759.56 : 46,588.21 = 18,855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,759.56/46,588.21 = 18,855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,759.56x = 46,588.21 × 18,855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,759.56x = 878,446,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,446,858.28/33,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.68

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