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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,968.52, 46,875.65 and 18,860.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,968.52, 46,875.65 and 18,860.73 is: 26,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,968.52 : 46,875.65 = 18,860.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,968.52/46,875.65 = 18,860.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,968.52x = 46,875.65 × 18,860.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,968.52x = 884,108,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,108,883.92/33,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.30

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