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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,972.37, 46,881.75 and 18,864.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,972.37, 46,881.75 and 18,864.65 is: 26,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,972.37 : 46,881.75 = 18,864.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,972.37/46,881.75 = 18,864.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,972.37x = 46,881.75 × 18,864.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,972.37x = 884,407,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,407,993.08/33,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.16

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