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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.23, 46,855.99 and 18,847.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.23, 46,855.99 and 18,847.17 is: 26,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.23 : 46,855.99 = 18,847.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.23/46,855.99 = 18,847.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.23x = 46,855.99 × 18,847.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.23x = 883,102,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,102,809.05/33,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.86

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