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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.74, 46,859.31 and 18,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.74, 46,859.31 and 18,848.70 is: 26,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.74 : 46,859.31 = 18,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.74/46,859.31 = 18,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.74x = 46,859.31 × 18,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.74x = 883,237,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,237,076.40/33,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.42

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