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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.37, 46,882.80 and 18,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.37, 46,882.80 and 18,864.66 is: 26,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.37 : 46,882.80 = 18,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.37/46,882.80 = 18,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.37x = 46,882.80 × 18,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.37x = 884,428,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,428,081.85/33,971.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.51

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