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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.21, 46,879.35 and 18,863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.21, 46,879.35 and 18,863.48 is: 26,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.21 : 46,879.35 = 18,863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.21/46,879.35 = 18,863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.21x = 46,879.35 × 18,863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.21x = 884,307,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,307,446.74/33,971.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.09

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