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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.62, 46,858.68 and 18,848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.62, 46,858.68 and 18,848.46 is: 26,010.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.62 : 46,858.68 = 18,848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.62/46,858.68 = 18,848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.62x = 46,858.68 × 18,848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.62x = 883,213,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,213,955.63/33,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.83

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