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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,964.67, 46,869.40 and 18,856.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,964.67, 46,869.40 and 18,856.35 is: 26,020.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,964.67 : 46,869.40 = 18,856.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,964.67/46,869.40 = 18,856.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,964.67x = 46,869.40 × 18,856.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,964.67x = 883,785,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,785,810.69/33,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.74

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