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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.26, 46,873.99 and 18,859.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.26, 46,873.99 and 18,859.89 is: 26,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.26 : 46,873.99 = 18,859.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.26/46,873.99 = 18,859.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.26x = 46,873.99 × 18,859.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.26x = 884,038,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,038,295.26/33,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.95

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