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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,956.98, 46,858.41 and 18,848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,956.98, 46,858.41 and 18,848.92 is: 26,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,956.98 : 46,858.41 = 18,848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,956.98/46,858.41 = 18,848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,956.98x = 46,858.41 × 18,848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,956.98x = 883,230,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,230,187.13/33,956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.27

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