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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,958.91, 46,863.57 and 18,852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,958.91, 46,863.57 and 18,852.66 is: 26,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,958.91 : 46,863.57 = 18,852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,958.91/46,863.57 = 18,852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,958.91x = 46,863.57 × 18,852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,958.91x = 883,502,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,502,951.60/33,958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.83

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