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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,968.70, 46,877.23 and 18,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,968.70, 46,877.23 and 18,862.30 is: 26,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,968.70 : 46,877.23 = 18,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,968.70/46,877.23 = 18,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,968.70x = 46,877.23 × 18,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,968.70x = 884,212,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,212,457.60/33,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.21

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