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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,866.98, 46,736.39 and 18,759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,866.98, 46,736.39 and 18,759.67 is: 25,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,866.98 : 46,736.39 = 18,759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,866.98/46,736.39 = 18,759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,866.98x = 46,736.39 × 18,759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,866.98x = 876,759,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,759,183.45/33,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,888.32

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