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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.92, 46,874.50 and 18,859.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.92, 46,874.50 and 18,859.88 is: 26,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.92 : 46,874.50 = 18,859.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.92/46,874.50 = 18,859.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.92x = 46,874.50 × 18,859.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.92x = 884,047,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,047,445.06/33,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.72

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