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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,962.40, 46,873.66 and 18,859.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,962.40, 46,873.66 and 18,859.94 is: 26,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,962.40 : 46,873.66 = 18,859.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,962.40/46,873.66 = 18,859.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,962.40x = 46,873.66 × 18,859.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,962.40x = 884,034,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,034,415.18/33,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.80

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