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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.64, 46,879.98 and 18,867.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.64, 46,879.98 and 18,867.42 is: 26,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.64 : 46,879.98 = 18,867.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.64/46,879.98 = 18,867.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.64x = 46,879.98 × 18,867.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.64x = 884,504,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,504,272.25/33,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.25

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