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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.88, 46,867.95 and 18,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.88, 46,867.95 and 18,855.52 is: 26,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.88 : 46,867.95 = 18,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.88/46,867.95 = 18,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.88x = 46,867.95 × 18,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.88x = 883,719,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,719,451.41/33,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.92

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