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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,902.94, 46,784.79 and 18,997.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,902.94, 46,784.79 and 18,997.98 is: 26,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,902.94 : 46,784.79 = 18,997.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,902.94/46,784.79 = 18,997.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,902.94x = 46,784.79 × 18,997.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,902.94x = 888,816,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,816,504.72/33,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.50

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