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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.21, 46,886.96 and 18,868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.21, 46,886.96 and 18,868.11 is: 26,038.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.21 : 46,886.96 = 18,868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.21/46,886.96 = 18,868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.21x = 46,886.96 × 18,868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.21x = 884,668,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,668,224.51/33,975.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.64

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