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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.44, 46,899.68 and 18,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.44, 46,899.68 and 18,877.59 is: 26,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.44 : 46,899.68 = 18,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.44/46,899.68 = 18,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.44x = 46,899.68 × 18,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.44x = 885,352,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,352,835.78/33,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.95

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