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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.72, 46,879.39 and 18,865.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.72, 46,879.39 and 18,865.34 is: 26,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.72 : 46,879.39 = 18,865.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.72/46,879.39 = 18,865.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.72x = 46,879.39 × 18,865.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.72x = 884,395,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,395,596.33/33,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.29

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