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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,897.84, 46,779.02 and 18,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,897.84, 46,779.02 and 18,993.84 is: 26,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,897.84 : 46,779.02 = 18,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,897.84/46,779.02 = 18,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,897.84x = 46,779.02 × 18,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,897.84x = 888,513,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,513,221.24/33,897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,211.50

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