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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,968.95, 46,876.25 and 18,861.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,968.95, 46,876.25 and 18,861.22 is: 26,027.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,968.95 : 46,876.25 = 18,861.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,968.95/46,876.25 = 18,861.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,968.95x = 46,876.25 × 18,861.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,968.95x = 884,143,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,143,220.87/33,968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.98

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