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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.52, 46,897.55 and 18,876.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.52, 46,897.55 and 18,876.45 is: 26,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.52 : 46,897.55 = 18,876.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.52/46,897.55 = 18,876.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.52x = 46,897.55 × 18,876.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.52x = 885,259,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,259,163.32/33,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.66

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