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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.69, 46,885.16 and 18,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.69, 46,885.16 and 18,869.32 is: 26,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.69 : 46,885.16 = 18,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.69/46,885.16 = 18,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.69x = 46,885.16 × 18,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.69x = 884,691,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,691,159.79/33,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.95

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