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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,964.63, 46,871.75 and 18,858.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,964.63, 46,871.75 and 18,858.27 is: 26,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,964.63 : 46,871.75 = 18,858.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,964.63/46,871.75 = 18,858.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,964.63x = 46,871.75 × 18,858.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,964.63x = 883,919,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,919,905.40/33,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.72

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