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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,957.98, 46,859.79 and 18,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,957.98, 46,859.79 and 18,849.92 is: 26,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,957.98 : 46,859.79 = 18,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,957.98/46,859.79 = 18,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,957.98x = 46,859.79 × 18,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,957.98x = 883,303,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,303,292.72/33,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.66

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