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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.58, 46,877.60 and 18,861.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.58, 46,877.60 and 18,861.66 is: 26,028.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.58 : 46,877.60 = 18,861.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.58/46,877.60 = 18,861.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.58x = 46,877.60 × 18,861.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.58x = 884,189,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,189,399.97/33,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.86

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