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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.72, 46,886.51 and 18,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.72, 46,886.51 and 18,870.84 is: 26,041.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.72 : 46,886.51 = 18,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.72/46,886.51 = 18,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.72x = 46,886.51 × 18,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.72x = 884,787,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,787,828.37/33,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.77

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