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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.22, 46,885.82 and 18,870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.22, 46,885.82 and 18,870.34 is: 26,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.22 : 46,885.82 = 18,870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.22/46,885.82 = 18,870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.22x = 46,885.82 × 18,870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.22x = 884,751,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,751,364.58/33,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.08

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