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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,953.70, 46,855.38 and 18,845.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,953.70, 46,855.38 and 18,845.48 is: 26,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,953.70 : 46,855.38 = 18,845.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,953.70/46,855.38 = 18,845.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,953.70x = 46,855.38 × 18,845.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,953.70x = 883,012,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,012,126.68/33,953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.36

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