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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,957.05, 46,858.50 and 18,848.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,957.05, 46,858.50 and 18,848.97 is: 26,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,957.05 : 46,858.50 = 18,848.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,957.05/46,858.50 = 18,848.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,957.05x = 46,858.50 × 18,848.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,957.05x = 883,234,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,234,460.75/33,957.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.35

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