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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.71, 46,876.64 and 18,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.71, 46,876.64 and 18,863.34 is: 26,030.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.71 : 46,876.64 = 18,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.71/46,876.64 = 18,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.71x = 46,876.64 × 18,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.71x = 884,249,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,249,763.99/33,969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.53

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