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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.67, 46,896.54 and 18,875.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.67, 46,896.54 and 18,875.95 is: 26,048.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.67 : 46,896.54 = 18,875.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.67/46,896.54 = 18,875.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.67x = 46,896.54 × 18,875.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.67x = 885,216,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,216,573.29/33,983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.29

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