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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.16, 46,898.87 and 18,877.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.16, 46,898.87 and 18,877.14 is: 26,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.16 : 46,898.87 = 18,877.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.16/46,898.87 = 18,877.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.16x = 46,898.87 × 18,877.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.16x = 885,316,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,316,440.45/33,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.09

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