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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,972.29, 46,880.88 and 18,864.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,972.29, 46,880.88 and 18,864.47 is: 26,032.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,972.29 : 46,880.88 = 18,864.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,972.29/46,880.88 = 18,864.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,972.29x = 46,880.88 × 18,864.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,972.29x = 884,382,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,382,954.33/33,972.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.48

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