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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.84, 46,876.81 and 18,863.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.84, 46,876.81 and 18,863.46 is: 26,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.84 : 46,876.81 = 18,863.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.84/46,876.81 = 18,863.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.84x = 46,876.81 × 18,863.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.84x = 884,258,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,258,853.94/33,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.70

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