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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.11, 46,897.94 and 18,878.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.11, 46,897.94 and 18,878.82 is: 26,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.11 : 46,897.94 = 18,878.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.11/46,897.94 = 18,878.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.11x = 46,897.94 × 18,878.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.11x = 885,377,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,377,532.77/33,985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.92

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