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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,964.70, 46,871.83 and 18,858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,964.70, 46,871.83 and 18,858.33 is: 26,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,964.70 : 46,871.83 = 18,858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,964.70/46,871.83 = 18,858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,964.70x = 46,871.83 × 18,858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,964.70x = 883,924,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,924,461.42/33,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.80

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