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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.63, 46,875.15 and 18,859.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.63, 46,875.15 and 18,859.53 is: 26,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.63 : 46,875.15 = 18,859.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.63/46,875.15 = 18,859.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.63x = 46,875.15 × 18,859.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.63x = 884,043,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,043,297.68/33,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.82

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