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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.46, 46,886.25 and 18,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.46, 46,886.25 and 18,867.12 is: 26,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.46 : 46,886.25 = 18,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.46/46,886.25 = 18,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.46x = 46,886.25 × 18,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.46x = 884,608,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,608,505.10/33,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.46

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