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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.90, 46,874.48 and 18,859.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.90, 46,874.48 and 18,859.86 is: 26,026.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.90 : 46,874.48 = 18,859.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.90/46,874.48 = 18,859.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.90x = 46,874.48 × 18,859.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.90x = 884,046,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,046,036.07/33,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.69

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