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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.70, 46,878.61 and 18,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.70, 46,878.61 and 18,863.30 is: 26,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.70 : 46,878.61 = 18,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.70/46,878.61 = 18,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.70x = 46,878.61 × 18,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.70x = 884,285,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,285,284.01/33,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.59

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