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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.96, 46,876.38 and 18,862.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.96, 46,876.38 and 18,862.62 is: 26,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.96 : 46,876.38 = 18,862.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.96/46,876.38 = 18,862.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.96x = 46,876.38 × 18,862.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.96x = 884,211,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,211,342.92/33,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.21

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