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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.76, 46,865.12 and 18,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.76, 46,865.12 and 18,853.54 is: 26,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.76 : 46,865.12 = 18,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.76/46,865.12 = 18,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.76x = 46,865.12 × 18,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.76x = 883,573,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,573,180.20/33,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.71

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