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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.67, 46,884.86 and 18,866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.67, 46,884.86 and 18,866.58 is: 26,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.67 : 46,884.86 = 18,866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.67/46,884.86 = 18,866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.67x = 46,884.86 × 18,866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.67x = 884,556,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,556,867.65/33,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.55

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