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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.80, 46,856.77 and 18,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.80, 46,856.77 and 18,847.72 is: 26,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.80 : 46,856.77 = 18,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.80/46,856.77 = 18,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.80x = 46,856.77 × 18,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.80x = 883,143,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,143,281.06/33,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.61

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