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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.58, 46,885.01 and 18,869.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.58, 46,885.01 and 18,869.21 is: 26,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.58 : 46,885.01 = 18,869.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.58/46,885.01 = 18,869.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.58x = 46,885.01 × 18,869.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.58x = 884,683,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,683,155.47/33,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.80

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