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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.37, 46,898.48 and 18,878.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.37, 46,898.48 and 18,878.99 is: 26,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.37 : 46,898.48 = 18,878.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.37/46,898.48 = 18,878.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.37x = 46,898.48 × 18,878.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.37x = 885,395,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,395,700.44/33,985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.26

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