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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.53, 46,883.26 and 18,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.53, 46,883.26 and 18,868.16 is: 26,037.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.53 : 46,883.26 = 18,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.53/46,883.26 = 18,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.53x = 46,883.26 × 18,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.53x = 884,600,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,600,991.79/33,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.18

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