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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.84, 46,879.58 and 18,865.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.84, 46,879.58 and 18,865.46 is: 26,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.84 : 46,879.58 = 18,865.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.84/46,879.58 = 18,865.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.84x = 46,879.58 × 18,865.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.84x = 884,404,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,404,841.31/33,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.47

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