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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.47, 46,881.80 and 18,867.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.47, 46,881.80 and 18,867.09 is: 26,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.47 : 46,881.80 = 18,867.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.47/46,881.80 = 18,867.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.47x = 46,881.80 × 18,867.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.47x = 884,523,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,523,139.96/33,973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.70

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