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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.80, 46,896.39 and 18,877.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.80, 46,896.39 and 18,877.45 is: 26,050.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.80 : 46,896.39 = 18,877.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.80/46,896.39 = 18,877.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.80x = 46,896.39 × 18,877.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.80x = 885,284,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,284,257.41/33,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.18

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