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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,965.94, 46,870.34 and 18,857.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,965.94, 46,870.34 and 18,857.18 is: 26,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,965.94 : 46,870.34 = 18,857.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,965.94/46,870.34 = 18,857.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,965.94x = 46,870.34 × 18,857.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,965.94x = 883,842,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,842,438.04/33,965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.43

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