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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.65, 46,895.91 and 18,877.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.65, 46,895.91 and 18,877.35 is: 26,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.65 : 46,895.91 = 18,877.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.65/46,895.91 = 18,877.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.65x = 46,895.91 × 18,877.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.65x = 885,270,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,270,506.64/33,983.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.90

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