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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,957.70, 46,861.38 and 18,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,957.70, 46,861.38 and 18,849.84 is: 26,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,957.70 : 46,861.38 = 18,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,957.70/46,861.38 = 18,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,957.70x = 46,861.38 × 18,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,957.70x = 883,329,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,329,515.18/33,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.64

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