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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,865.75, 46,734.78 and 18,961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,865.75, 46,734.78 and 18,961.75 is: 26,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,865.75 : 46,734.78 = 18,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,865.75/46,734.78 = 18,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,865.75x = 46,734.78 × 18,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,865.75x = 886,173,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,173,214.67/33,865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,167.24

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