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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,962.18, 46,865.46 and 18,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,962.18, 46,865.46 and 18,853.64 is: 26,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,962.18 : 46,865.46 = 18,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,962.18/46,865.46 = 18,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,962.18x = 46,865.46 × 18,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,962.18x = 883,584,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,584,511.27/33,962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.72

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