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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.68, 46,863.77 and 18,850.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.68, 46,863.77 and 18,850.73 is: 26,012.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.68 : 46,863.77 = 18,850.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.68/46,863.77 = 18,850.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.68x = 46,863.77 × 18,850.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.68x = 883,415,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,415,946.48/33,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.14

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