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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.68, 46,859.32 and 18,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.68, 46,859.32 and 18,849.32 is: 26,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.68 : 46,859.32 = 18,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.68/46,859.32 = 18,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.68x = 46,859.32 × 18,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.68x = 883,266,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,266,317.66/33,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.33

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