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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.52, 46,872.90 and 18,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.52, 46,872.90 and 18,858.79 is: 26,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.52 : 46,872.90 = 18,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.52/46,872.90 = 18,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.52x = 46,872.90 × 18,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.52x = 883,966,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,966,210.25/33,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.63

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