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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.58, 46,873.62 and 18,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.58, 46,873.62 and 18,652.96 is: 25,740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.58 : 46,873.62 = 18,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.58/46,873.62 = 18,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.58x = 46,873.62 × 18,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.58x = 874,331,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,331,758.92/33,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.94

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