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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.97, 46,883.86 and 18,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.97, 46,883.86 and 18,868.60 is: 26,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.97 : 46,883.86 = 18,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.97/46,883.86 = 18,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.97x = 46,883.86 × 18,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.97x = 884,632,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,632,800.80/33,974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.78

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