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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,972.16, 46,882.79 and 18,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,972.16, 46,882.79 and 18,865.08 is: 26,034.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,972.16 : 46,882.79 = 18,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,972.16/46,882.79 = 18,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,972.16x = 46,882.79 × 18,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,972.16x = 884,447,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,447,402.00/33,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.48

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