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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.58, 46,883.96 and 18,867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.58, 46,883.96 and 18,867.18 is: 26,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.58 : 46,883.96 = 18,867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.58/46,883.96 = 18,867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.58x = 46,883.96 × 18,867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.58x = 884,568,018.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,568,018.10/33,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.94

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