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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.63, 46,857.89 and 18,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.63, 46,857.89 and 18,847.84 is: 26,009.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.63 : 46,857.89 = 18,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.63/46,857.89 = 18,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.63x = 46,857.89 × 18,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.63x = 883,170,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,170,013.46/33,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.53

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