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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.56, 46,886.10 and 18,867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.56, 46,886.10 and 18,867.48 is: 26,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.56 : 46,886.10 = 18,867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.56/46,886.10 = 18,867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.56x = 46,886.10 × 18,867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.56x = 884,622,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,622,554.03/33,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.79

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