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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.08, 46,881.27 and 18,866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.08, 46,881.27 and 18,866.70 is: 26,035.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.08 : 46,881.27 = 18,866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.08/46,881.27 = 18,866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.08x = 46,881.27 × 18,866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.08x = 884,494,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,494,856.71/33,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.17

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