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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,856.76, 46,722.21 and 18,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,856.76, 46,722.21 and 18,952.76 is: 26,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,856.76 : 46,722.21 = 18,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,856.76/46,722.21 = 18,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,856.76x = 46,722.21 × 18,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,856.76x = 885,514,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,514,832.80/33,856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.74

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