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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.08, 46,858.28 and 18,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.08, 46,858.28 and 18,846.76 is: 26,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.08 : 46,858.28 = 18,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.08/46,858.28 = 18,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.08x = 46,858.28 × 18,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.08x = 883,126,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,126,757.17/33,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.68

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