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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.34, 46,858.16 and 18,850.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.34, 46,858.16 and 18,850.19 is: 26,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.34 : 46,858.16 = 18,850.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.34/46,858.16 = 18,850.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.34x = 46,858.16 × 18,850.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.34x = 883,284,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,284,890.51/33,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.14

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