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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,870.48, 46,741.36 and 18,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,870.48, 46,741.36 and 18,966.48 is: 26,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,870.48 : 46,741.36 = 18,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,870.48/46,741.36 = 18,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,870.48x = 46,741.36 × 18,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,870.48x = 886,519,069.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,519,069.61/33,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.80

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