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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.56, 46,887.50 and 18,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.56, 46,887.50 and 18,868.48 is: 26,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.56 : 46,887.50 = 18,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.56/46,887.50 = 18,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.56x = 46,887.50 × 18,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.56x = 884,695,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,695,856/33,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.18

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