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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.70, 46,853.87 and 18,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.70, 46,853.87 and 18,848.48 is: 26,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.70 : 46,853.87 = 18,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.70/46,853.87 = 18,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.70x = 46,853.87 × 18,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.70x = 883,123,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,123,903.11/33,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.12

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