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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.63, 46,879.29 and 18,862.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.63, 46,879.29 and 18,862.53 is: 26,030.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.63 : 46,879.29 = 18,862.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.63/46,879.29 = 18,862.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.63x = 46,879.29 × 18,862.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.63x = 884,262,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,262,014.00/33,969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.96

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