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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.70, 46,881.38 and 18,865.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.70, 46,881.38 and 18,865.31 is: 26,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.70 : 46,881.38 = 18,865.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.70/46,881.38 = 18,865.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.70x = 46,881.38 × 18,865.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.70x = 884,431,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,431,438.19/33,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.36

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