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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,970.73, 46,878.04 and 18,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,970.73, 46,878.04 and 18,864.36 is: 26,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,970.73 : 46,878.04 = 18,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,970.73/46,878.04 = 18,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,970.73x = 46,878.04 × 18,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,970.73x = 884,324,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,324,048.47/33,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.94

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