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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.40, 46,872.28 and 18,858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.40, 46,872.28 and 18,858.94 is: 26,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.40 : 46,872.28 = 18,858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.40/46,872.28 = 18,858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.40x = 46,872.28 × 18,858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.40x = 883,961,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,961,516.18/33,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.42

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