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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.10, 46,882.68 and 18,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.10, 46,882.68 and 18,867.72 is: 26,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.10 : 46,882.68 = 18,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.10/46,882.68 = 18,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.10x = 46,882.68 × 18,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.10x = 884,569,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,569,279.09/33,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.58

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