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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,881.63, 46,756.64 and 18,977.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,881.63, 46,756.64 and 18,977.63 is: 26,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,881.63 : 46,756.64 = 18,977.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,881.63/46,756.64 = 18,977.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,881.63x = 46,756.64 × 18,977.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,881.63x = 887,330,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,330,027.62/33,881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,189.12

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