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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,958.19, 46,867.91 and 18,855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,958.19, 46,867.91 and 18,855.69 is: 26,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,958.19 : 46,867.91 = 18,855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,958.19/46,867.91 = 18,855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,958.19x = 46,867.91 × 18,855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,958.19x = 883,726,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,726,687.63/33,958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.97

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