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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.36, 46,858.56 and 18,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.36, 46,858.56 and 18,847.04 is: 26,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.36 : 46,858.56 = 18,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.36/46,858.56 = 18,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.36x = 46,858.56 × 18,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.36x = 883,145,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,145,154.66/33,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.01

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