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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,965.42, 46,877.82 and 18,862.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,965.42, 46,877.82 and 18,862.94 is: 26,033.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,965.42 : 46,877.82 = 18,862.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,965.42/46,877.82 = 18,862.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,965.42x = 46,877.82 × 18,862.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,965.42x = 884,253,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,253,505.99/33,965.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.93

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