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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.24, 46,858.64 and 18,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.24, 46,858.64 and 18,848.20 is: 26,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.24 : 46,858.64 = 18,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.24/46,858.64 = 18,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.24x = 46,858.64 × 18,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.24x = 883,201,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,201,018.45/33,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.74

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