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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.93, 46,901.44 and 18,877.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.93, 46,901.44 and 18,877.87 is: 26,051.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.93 : 46,901.44 = 18,877.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.93/46,901.44 = 18,877.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.93x = 46,901.44 × 18,877.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.93x = 885,398,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,398,958.24/33,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.93

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