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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,960.95, 46,871.70 and 18,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,960.95, 46,871.70 and 18,858.44 is: 26,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,960.95 : 46,871.70 = 18,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,960.95/46,871.70 = 18,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,960.95x = 46,871.70 × 18,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,960.95x = 883,927,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,927,142.15/33,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.75

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