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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.72, 46,879 and 18,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.72, 46,879 and 18,862 is: 26,030.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.72 : 46,879 = 18,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.72/46,879 = 18,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.72x = 46,879 × 18,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.72x = 884,231,698
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,231,698/33,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.00

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