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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.74, 46,882.17 and 18,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.74, 46,882.17 and 18,867.36 is: 26,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.74 : 46,882.17 = 18,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.74/46,882.17 = 18,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.74x = 46,882.17 × 18,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.74x = 884,542,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,542,778.97/33,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.07

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