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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,859.52, 46,726.12 and 18,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,859.52, 46,726.12 and 18,955.52 is: 26,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,859.52 : 46,726.12 = 18,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,859.52/46,726.12 = 18,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,859.52x = 46,726.12 × 18,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,859.52x = 885,717,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,717,902.18/33,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.61

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