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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,962.76, 46,866.50 and 18,854.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,962.76, 46,866.50 and 18,854.54 is: 26,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,962.76 : 46,866.50 = 18,854.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,962.76/46,866.50 = 18,854.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,962.76x = 46,866.50 × 18,854.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,962.76x = 883,646,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,646,298.91/33,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.09

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