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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,972.08, 46,881.89 and 18,865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,972.08, 46,881.89 and 18,865.68 is: 26,034.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,972.08 : 46,881.89 = 18,865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,972.08/46,881.89 = 18,865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,972.08x = 46,881.89 × 18,865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,972.08x = 884,458,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,458,535.15/33,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.87

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