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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,903.69, 46,785.83 and 18,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,903.69, 46,785.83 and 18,998.73 is: 26,217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,903.69 : 46,785.83 = 18,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,903.69/46,785.83 = 18,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,903.69x = 46,785.83 × 18,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,903.69x = 888,871,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,871,257.00/33,903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.54

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