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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.09, 46,881.30 and 18,866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.09, 46,881.30 and 18,866.71 is: 26,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.09 : 46,881.30 = 18,866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.09/46,881.30 = 18,866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.09x = 46,881.30 × 18,866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.09x = 884,495,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,495,891.52/33,973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.19

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