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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,962.68, 46,865.14 and 18,851.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,962.68, 46,865.14 and 18,851.73 is: 26,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,962.68 : 46,865.14 = 18,851.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,962.68/46,865.14 = 18,851.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,962.68x = 46,865.14 × 18,851.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,962.68x = 883,488,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,488,965.69/33,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.52

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