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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.24, 46,878.22 and 18,862.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.24, 46,878.22 and 18,862.98 is: 26,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.24 : 46,878.22 = 18,862.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.24/46,878.22 = 18,862.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.24x = 46,878.22 × 18,862.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.24x = 884,262,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,262,926.30/33,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.75

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