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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.13, 46,857.20 and 18,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.13, 46,857.20 and 18,847.35 is: 26,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.13 : 46,857.20 = 18,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.13/46,857.20 = 18,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.13x = 46,857.20 × 18,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.13x = 883,133,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,133,814.13/33,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.85

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