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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,841.98, 46,701.99 and 18,937.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,841.98, 46,701.99 and 18,937.98 is: 26,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,841.98 : 46,701.99 = 18,937.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,841.98/46,701.99 = 18,937.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,841.98x = 46,701.99 × 18,937.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,841.98x = 884,441,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,441,352.58/33,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.44

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