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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,967.80, 46,878.48 and 18,865.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,967.80, 46,878.48 and 18,865.35 is: 26,035.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,967.80 : 46,878.48 = 18,865.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,967.80/46,878.48 = 18,865.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,967.80x = 46,878.48 × 18,865.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,967.80x = 884,378,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,378,932.67/33,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.80

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