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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.86, 46,879.59 and 18,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.86, 46,879.59 and 18,865.48 is: 26,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.86 : 46,879.59 = 18,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.86/46,879.59 = 18,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.86x = 46,879.59 × 18,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.86x = 884,406,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,406,096.90/33,971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.49

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