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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.80, 46,898.78 and 18,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.80, 46,898.78 and 18,879.44 is: 26,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.80 : 46,898.78 = 18,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.80/46,898.78 = 18,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.80x = 46,898.78 × 18,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.80x = 885,422,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,422,374.19/33,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.72

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