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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.81, 46,887.84 and 18,868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.81, 46,887.84 and 18,868.73 is: 26,039.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.81 : 46,887.84 = 18,868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.81/46,887.84 = 18,868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.81x = 46,887.84 × 18,868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.81x = 884,713,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,713,758.80/33,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.52

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