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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,986.44, 46,901.05 and 18,878.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,986.44, 46,901.05 and 18,878.59 is: 26,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,986.44 : 46,901.05 = 18,878.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,986.44/46,901.05 = 18,878.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,986.44x = 46,901.05 × 18,878.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,986.44x = 885,425,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,425,693.52/33,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.32

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