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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,759.95, 46,588.71 and 18,855.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,759.95, 46,588.71 and 18,855.95 is: 26,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,759.95 : 46,588.71 = 18,855.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,759.95/46,588.71 = 18,855.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,759.95x = 46,588.71 × 18,855.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,759.95x = 878,474,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,474,153.38/33,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.20

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