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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.61, 46,898.83 and 18,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.61, 46,898.83 and 18,879.23 is: 26,052.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.61 : 46,898.83 = 18,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.61/46,898.83 = 18,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.61x = 46,898.83 × 18,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.61x = 885,413,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,413,798.30/33,985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.61

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