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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,968.82, 46,878.44 and 18,861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,968.82, 46,878.44 and 18,861.48 is: 26,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,968.82 : 46,878.44 = 18,861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,968.82/46,878.44 = 18,861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,968.82x = 46,878.44 × 18,861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,968.82x = 884,196,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,196,664.18/33,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.65

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