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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.34, 46,878.89 and 18,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.34, 46,878.89 and 18,864.96 is: 26,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.34 : 46,878.89 = 18,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.34/46,878.89 = 18,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.34x = 46,878.89 × 18,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.34x = 884,368,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,368,290.37/33,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.78

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